Highworth Warneford School vs Kingsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highworth Warneford School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
636 students
Kingsdown School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,108 students
| Measure | Highworth Warneford School Swindon, South West | Kingsdown School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #127 of 402 | #273 of 402 |
| National rank | #1420 of 4,090 | #2591 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 636 | 1,108 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 1,108 |
| Free school meals | 20.6% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.8% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.5% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.83 | 3.55 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.kingsdownschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Highworth Warneford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 37.2).
- •Kingsdown School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 636.
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 Highworth Warneford School better than Kingsdown School?
On the Success Index (England), Highworth Warneford School ranks higher (61.1 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 Highworth Warneford School and Kingsdown School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highworth Warneford School: 636. Kingsdown School: 1,108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highworth Warneford School and Kingsdown School rank in South West?
Highworth Warneford School is 127th of 402 and Kingsdown School is 273rd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).