St Bede Church of England Primary School vs St Swithuns
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
St Swithuns
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
667 students
| Measure | St Bede Church of England Primary School Winchester, South East | St Swithuns Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #289 of 2,471 | #359 of 679 |
| National rank | #1410 of 15,697 | #2114 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 414 | 667 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 667 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 85.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 49.1 |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stbedewinchester.co.uk | www.stswithuns.com |
The verdict
- •St Bede Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.2 vs 47.0).
- •St Swithuns is the larger school with 667 students compared with 414.
- •St Bede Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while St Swithuns is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •St Bede Church of England Primary School is co-educational and St Swithuns is girls.
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 St Bede Church of England Primary School better than St Swithuns?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 47.0 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 St Bede Church of England Primary School and St Swithuns?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Bede Church of England Primary School: 414. St Swithuns: 667. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Bede Church of England Primary School and St Swithuns rank in South East?
St Bede Church of England Primary School is 289th of 2,471 and St Swithuns is 359th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).