King William Street Church of England Primary School vs The Commonweal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 756 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
| Measure | King William Street Church of England Primary School Swindon, South West | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 1,695 | #175 of 402 |
| National rank | #11420 of 15,697 | #1839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 198 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.kingwilliam.swindon.sch.uk | www.commonweal.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Commonweal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 34.0).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 198.
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 King William Street Church of England Primary School better than The Commonweal School?
On the Success Index (England), The Commonweal School ranks higher (52.7 vs 34.0 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 King William Street Church of England Primary School and The Commonweal School?
About 756 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King William Street Church of England Primary School: 198. The Commonweal School: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King William Street Church of England Primary School and The Commonweal School rank in South West?
King William Street Church of England Primary School is 1249th of 1,695 and The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).