Drove Primary School vs Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 486 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drove Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
706 students
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
| Measure | Drove Primary School Swindon, South West | Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 1,695 | #1632 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4152 of 15,697 | #14876 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 706 | 347 |
| Pupils on roll | 706 | 347 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| 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 | drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.lainesmeadprimaryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Drove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 13.4).
- •Drove Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 35%).
- •Drove Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Drove Primary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 347.
- •Drove Primary School is a academy school while Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is a local authority 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 Drove Primary School better than Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Drove Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 13.4 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 Drove Primary School and Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drove Primary School: 706. Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery: 347. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drove Primary School and Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery rank in South West?
Drove Primary School is 422nd of 1,695 and Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is 1632nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).