Holy Rood Catholic Primary School vs The Commonweal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
381 students
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
| Measure | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #182 of 1,695 | #175 of 402 |
| National rank | #1828 of 15,697 | #1839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 381 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 381 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.holyroodcatholicprimary.co.uk | www.commonweal.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Rood Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 52.7).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 381.
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 Rood Catholic Primary School better than The Commonweal School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 52.7 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 Rood Catholic Primary School and The Commonweal School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School: 381. The Commonweal School: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Rood Catholic Primary School and The Commonweal School rank in South West?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is 182nd of 1,695 and The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).