Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre vs Swindon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,846 students
Swindon Academy
Swindon · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,820 students
| Measure | Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre Cheltenham, South West | Swindon Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 402 | #267 of 402 |
| National rank | #1387 of 4,090 | #2552 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 1,846 | 1,820 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,846 | 1,820 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.1 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.98 | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | 35.2 | 30.8 |
| town | Cheltenham | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bournside.com | www.swindon-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.9 vs 38.2).
- •Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 1,820.
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 Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre better than Swindon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre ranks higher (61.9 vs 38.2 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 Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and Swindon Academy?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre: 1,846. Swindon Academy: 1,820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and Swindon Academy rank in South West?
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre is 125th of 402 and Swindon Academy is 267th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).