Drove Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 685 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
St Joseph's Catholic College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,425 students
| Measure | Drove Primary School Swindon, South West | St Joseph's Catholic College Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 1,695 | #297 of 402 |
| National rank | #4152 of 15,697 | #2765 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 706 | 1,425 |
| Pupils on roll | 706 | 1,425 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | drove-pri.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.stjosephscollege.net |
The verdict
- •Drove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 33.6).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 706.
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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), Drove Primary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 33.6 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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Drove Primary School: 706. St Joseph's Catholic College: 1,425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Drove Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in South West?
Drove Primary School is 422nd of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 297th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).