Ferndale Primary School & Nursery vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 245 m 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
| Measure | Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Swindon, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #658 of 1,695 | #279 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6169 of 15,697 | #2755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 413 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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/ | www.st-marys.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 58.4).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 413 students compared with 398.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.4 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery: 413. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndale Primary School & Nursery and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is 658th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 279th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).