Ferndale Primary School & Nursery vs Gorse Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
413 students
Gorse Hill Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
441 students
| Measure | Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Swindon, South West | Gorse Hill Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #658 of 1,695 | #369 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6169 of 15,697 | #3762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 441 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 441 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 95.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | gorsehill.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Gorse Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.8 vs 58.4).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 68%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Gorse Hill Primary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 413.
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 Ferndale Primary School & Nursery better than Gorse Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Gorse Hill Primary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 58.4 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 Ferndale Primary School & Nursery and Gorse Hill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery: 413. Gorse Hill Primary School: 441. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndale Primary School & Nursery and Gorse Hill Primary School rank in South West?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is 658th of 1,695 and Gorse Hill Primary School is 369th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).