Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School vs Liden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
168 students
Liden Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
395 students
| Measure | Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Swindon, South West | Liden Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #756 of 1,695 | #961 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #7117 of 15,697 | #8880 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 168 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 68.9% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| 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.chiseldonprimary.co.uk | liden.excalibur.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 46.0).
- •Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 61%).
- •Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Liden Academy is the larger school with 395 students compared with 168.
- •Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Liden Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School better than Liden Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (53.9 vs 46.0 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 Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School and Liden Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School: 168. Liden Academy: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School and Liden Academy rank in South West?
Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School is 756th of 1,695 and Liden Academy is 961st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).