Grange Infants' School vs Kingsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grange Infants' School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
174 students
Kingsdown School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,108 students
| Measure | Grange Infants' School Swindon, South West | Kingsdown School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #277 of 1,695 | #273 of 402 |
| National rank | #2741 of 15,697 | #2591 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 174 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64.4% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.grange-inf.swindon.sch.uk | www.kingsdownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Grange Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 37.2).
- •Kingsdown School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 174.
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 Grange Infants' School better than Kingsdown School?
On the Success Index (England), Grange Infants' School ranks higher (76.4 vs 37.2 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 Grange Infants' School and Kingsdown School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grange Infants' School: 174. Kingsdown School: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grange Infants' School and Kingsdown School rank in South West?
Grange Infants' School is 277th of 1,695 and Kingsdown School is 273rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).