Compton CofE Primary School vs St Francis CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 209 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton CofE Primary School
Plymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
429 students
St Francis CofE Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Compton CofE Primary School Plymouth, South West | St Francis CofE Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #30 of 1,695 | #340 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #376 of 15,697 | #3473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 429 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 10% |
| 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 | Plymouth | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.compton-cofe-primary.org/ | www.stfrancis.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Compton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 72.3).
- •Compton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 70%).
- •Compton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 10%).
- •St Francis CofE Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 429.
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 Compton CofE Primary School better than St Francis CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Compton CofE Primary School ranks higher (94.2 vs 72.3 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 Compton CofE Primary School and St Francis CofE Primary School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Compton CofE Primary School: 429. St Francis CofE Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Compton CofE Primary School and St Francis CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Compton CofE Primary School is 30th of 1,695 and St Francis CofE Primary School is 340th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).