Sir Thomas Fremantle School vs Swanbourne Church of England VA School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Winslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
Swanbourne Church of England VA School
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
123 students
| Measure | Sir Thomas Fremantle School Winslow, South East | Swanbourne Church of England VA School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #444 of 679 | #376 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2779 of 4,090 | #1902 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 681 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | 8.9% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winslow | Milton Keynes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sirthomasfremantle.org/ | www.threeschools.org |
The verdict
- •Swanbourne Church of England VA School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.7 vs 33.3).
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 123.
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School is a academy school while Swanbourne Church of England VA School is a local authority 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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School better than Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
On the Success Index (England), Swanbourne Church of England VA School ranks higher (81.7 vs 33.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Sir Thomas Fremantle School and Swanbourne Church of England VA School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Winslow and Milton Keynes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School: 681. Swanbourne Church of England VA School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Thomas Fremantle School and Swanbourne Church of England VA School rank in South East?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is 444th of 679 and Swanbourne Church of England VA School is 376th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).