King William Street Church of England Primary School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 900 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 Croft Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | King William Street Church of England Primary School Swindon, South West | The Croft Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 1,695 | #75 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11420 of 15,697 | #762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 20% |
| 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.kingwilliam.swindon.sch.uk | www.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 34.0).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 52%).
- •The Croft Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 3%).
- •The Croft Primary School is the larger school with 418 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 Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (90.4 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 Croft Primary School?
About 900 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 Croft Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King William Street Church of England Primary School and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
King William Street Church of England Primary School is 1249th of 1,695 and The Croft Primary School is 75th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).