Burbage Primary School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 27 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbage Primary School
Marlborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Burbage Primary School Marlborough, South West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #332 of 1,695 | #831 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3327 of 15,697 | #7720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 209 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Marlborough | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.burbage.excalibur.org.uk | www.stcatherines.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Burbage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.1 vs 51.2).
- •Burbage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 68%).
- •Burbage Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 Burbage Primary School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
On the Success Index (England), Burbage Primary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 51.2 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 Burbage Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Marlborough and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burbage Primary School: 209. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burbage Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon rank in South West?
Burbage Primary School is 332nd of 1,695 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is 831st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).