St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School vs Swanmore College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
Swanmore College
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,338 students
| Measure | St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East | Swanmore College Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1745 of 2,471 | #219 of 679 |
| National rank | #10426 of 15,697 | #1067 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 1,338 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 1,338 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | stjohnthebaptistprimary.co.uk/ | swanmore-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swanmore College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.9 vs 38.7).
- •Swanmore College is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 202.
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 John the Baptist Church of England Primary School better than Swanmore College?
On the Success Index (England), Swanmore College ranks higher (68.9 vs 38.7 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 John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Swanmore College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: 202. Swanmore College: 1,338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School and Swanmore College rank in South East?
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is 1745th of 2,471 and Swanmore College is 219th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).