Colebrook Junior School vs Grange Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colebrook Junior School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
199 students
Grange Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
291 students
| Measure | Colebrook Junior School Swindon, South West | Grange Junior School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1513 of 1,695 | #868 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13608 of 15,697 | #8088 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 199 | 291 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 291 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 80.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.colebrook-jun.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.grange-jun.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Grange Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 22.5).
- •Grange Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 44%).
- •Grange Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Grange Junior School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 199.
- •Colebrook Junior School is a local authority school while Grange Junior School 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 Colebrook Junior School better than Grange Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Grange Junior School ranks higher (49.6 vs 22.5 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 Colebrook Junior School and Grange Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colebrook Junior School: 199. Grange Junior School: 291. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colebrook Junior School and Grange Junior School rank in South West?
Colebrook Junior School is 1513th of 1,695 and Grange Junior School is 868th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).