St Swithuns vs The Pilgrims School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Swithuns
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
667 students
The Pilgrims School
Winchester · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
211 students
| Measure | St Swithuns Winchester, South East | The Pilgrims School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #359 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2114 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 667 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 667 | 211 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stswithuns.com | www.thepilgrims-school.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Swithuns is the larger school with 667 students compared with 211.
- •St Swithuns is girls and The Pilgrims School is boys.
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 Swithuns better than The Pilgrims 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 St Swithuns and The Pilgrims School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Swithuns: 667. The Pilgrims School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Swithuns and The Pilgrims School rank in South East?
St Swithuns is 359th of 679 and The Pilgrims School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).