Abbey Meads Community Primary School vs Catherine Wayte Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 742 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
417 students
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
339 students
| Measure | Abbey Meads Community Primary School Swindon, South West | Catherine Wayte Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #276 of 1,695 | #733 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2725 of 15,697 | #6899 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeymeads.swindon.sch.uk | www.catherinewayte.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 55.0).
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 67%).
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 339.
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 Meads Community Primary School better than Catherine Wayte Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Meads Community Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 55.0 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 Abbey Meads Community Primary School and Catherine Wayte Primary School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School: 417. Catherine Wayte Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Meads Community Primary School and Catherine Wayte Primary School rank in South West?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is 276th of 1,695 and Catherine Wayte Primary School is 733rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).