Abbey Meads Community Primary School vs Haydonleigh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
Haydonleigh Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
540 students
| Measure | Abbey Meads Community Primary School Swindon, South West | Haydonleigh Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #276 of 1,695 | #398 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2725 of 15,697 | #3949 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 417 | 540 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 540 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 10% |
| 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.haydonleighschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.5 vs 69.8).
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 72%).
- •Abbey Meads Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Haydonleigh Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 417.
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 Haydonleigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Meads Community Primary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 69.8 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 Meads Community Primary School and Haydonleigh Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School: 417. Haydonleigh Primary School: 540. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Meads Community Primary School and Haydonleigh Primary School rank in South West?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is 276th of 1,695 and Haydonleigh Primary School is 398th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).