Colebrook Junior School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
| Measure | Colebrook Junior School Swindon, South West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1513 of 1,695 | #843 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13608 of 15,697 | #7822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 199 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 15.1% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.holyfamily.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 22.5).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 44%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 199.
- •Colebrook Junior School is a local authority school while Holy Family Catholic Primary 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.7 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 Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colebrook Junior School: 199. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colebrook Junior School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Colebrook Junior School is 1513th of 1,695 and Holy Family Catholic Primary School is 843rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).