Sir Thomas Fremantle School vs Swanbourne House 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 House School
Milton Keynes · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
295 students
| Measure | Sir Thomas Fremantle School Winslow, South East | Swanbourne House School Milton Keynes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #444 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2779 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 681 | 295 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 295 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 68.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.swanbourne.org |
The verdict
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 295.
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School is a academy school while Swanbourne House School is a independent 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 House 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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School and Swanbourne House 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 House School: 295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Thomas Fremantle School and Swanbourne House School rank in South East?
Sir Thomas Fremantle School is 444th of 679 and Swanbourne House School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).