Holy Cross Catholic Primary School vs Lawn Manor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 898 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
371 students
Lawn Manor Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
969 students
| Measure | Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West | Lawn Manor Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1118 of 1,695 | #339 of 402 |
| National rank | #10285 of 15,697 | #3353 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 371 | 969 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 969 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holycross.swindon.sch.uk | www.lawnmanor.org |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.4 vs 22.6).
- •Lawn Manor Academy is the larger school with 969 students compared with 371.
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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School better than Lawn Manor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School ranks higher (39.4 vs 22.6 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 Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Lawn Manor Academy?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School: 371. Lawn Manor Academy: 969. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and Lawn Manor Academy rank in South West?
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School is 1118th of 1,695 and Lawn Manor Academy is 339th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).