Ferndale Primary School & Nursery vs Swindon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Swindon Academy
Swindon · Academy all-through · Ages 2–19
1,820 students
| Measure | Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Swindon, South West | Swindon Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #658 of 1,695 | #267 of 402 |
| National rank | #6169 of 15,697 | #2552 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 413 | 1,820 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,820 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 38.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.6% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.8 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.ferndaleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.swindon-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 38.2).
- •Ferndale Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 44%).
- •Ferndale Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Swindon Academy is the larger school with 1,820 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 Swindon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ferndale Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (58.4 vs 38.2 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 Ferndale Primary School & Nursery and Swindon Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery: 413. Swindon Academy: 1,820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferndale Primary School & Nursery and Swindon Academy rank in South West?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is 658th of 1,695 and Swindon Academy is 267th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).