Bradon Forest School vs Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradon Forest School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
987 students
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Bradon Forest School Swindon, South West | Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 402 | #539 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1246 of 4,090 | #5197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 987 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 987 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bradonforest.org.uk/ | www.lydiardmillicentceps.org |
The verdict
- •Bradon Forest School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 63.2).
- •Bradon Forest School is the larger school with 987 students compared with 140.
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 Bradon Forest School better than Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bradon Forest School ranks higher (65.0 vs 63.2 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 Bradon Forest School and Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bradon Forest School: 987. Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bradon Forest School and Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Bradon Forest School is 106th of 402 and Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School is 539th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).