Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary vs Great Western Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
Great Western Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,039 students
| Measure | Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Swindon, South West | Great Western Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #90 of 1,695 | #157 of 402 |
| National rank | #925 of 15,697 | #1728 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 184 | 1,039 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 1,039 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 40% | 85.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | abbeyfarmet.org.uk/ | www.gwacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.9 vs 54.8).
- •Great Western Academy is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 184.
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 Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary better than Great Western Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary ranks higher (88.9 vs 54.8 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 Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary and Great Western Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary: 184. Great Western Academy: 1,039. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary and Great Western Academy rank in South West?
Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary is 90th of 1,695 and Great Western Academy is 157th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).