Eldene Nursery and Primary School vs Holy Family Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 820 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
327 students
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
| Measure | Eldene Nursery and Primary School Swindon, South West | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1649 of 1,695 | #843 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15021 of 15,697 | #7822 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 327 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 327 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | 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.eldeneprimaryschool.org.uk | www.holyfamily.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.7 vs 12.2).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 37%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •Eldene Nursery and Primary School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 312.
- •Eldene Nursery and Primary 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 Eldene Nursery and Primary School better than Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Family Catholic Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 12.2 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 Eldene Nursery and Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School: 327. Holy Family Catholic Primary School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eldene Nursery and Primary School and Holy Family Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School is 1649th 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).