Haydonleigh Primary School vs St Francis CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 891 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydonleigh Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
540 students
St Francis CofE Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
432 students
| Measure | Haydonleigh Primary School Swindon, South West | St Francis CofE Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #398 of 1,695 | #340 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3949 of 15,697 | #3473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 540 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 540 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 3.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 10% |
| 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.haydonleighschool.co.uk/ | www.stfrancis.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 69.8).
- •Haydonleigh Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 70%).
- •Haydonleigh Primary School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 432.
- •Haydonleigh Primary School is a academy school while St Francis CofE Primary School is a local authority 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 Haydonleigh Primary School better than St Francis CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis CofE Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 69.8 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 Haydonleigh Primary School and St Francis CofE Primary School?
About 891 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydonleigh Primary School: 540. St Francis CofE Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydonleigh Primary School and St Francis CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Haydonleigh Primary School is 398th of 1,695 and St Francis CofE Primary School is 340th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).