Pinewood School vs Watchfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood School
Swindon · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
392 students
Watchfield Primary School
Watchfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
315 students
| Measure | Pinewood School Swindon, South East | Watchfield Primary School Watchfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1828 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #10915 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 315 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 75% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Watchfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.watchfieldprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Pinewood School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 315.
- •Pinewood School is a independent school while Watchfield Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pinewood School better than Watchfield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pinewood School and Watchfield Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Watchfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pinewood School: 392. Watchfield Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pinewood School and Watchfield Primary School rank in South East?
Pinewood School is unranked and Watchfield Primary School is 1828th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).