Batheaston Church School vs Swainswick Church School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Batheaston Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
181 students
Swainswick Church School
Bath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
| Measure | Batheaston Church School Bath, South West | Swainswick Church School Bath, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #759 of 1,695 | #294 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7145 of 15,697 | #2935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 181 | 72 |
| Pupils on roll | 181 | 72 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 5.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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 | Bath | Bath |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.batheastonprimary.co.uk/ | www.swainswickschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Swainswick Church School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.3 vs 53.7).
- •Swainswick Church School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 64%).
- •Swainswick Church School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •Batheaston Church School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 72.
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 Batheaston Church School better than Swainswick Church School?
On the Success Index (England), Swainswick Church School ranks higher (75.3 vs 53.7 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 Batheaston Church School and Swainswick Church School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bath and Bath in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Batheaston Church School: 181. Swainswick Church School: 72. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Batheaston Church School and Swainswick Church School rank in South West?
Batheaston Church School is 759th of 1,695 and Swainswick Church School is 294th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).