Kingfisher CE Academy vs The Commonweal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingfisher CE Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
148 students
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
| Measure | Kingfisher CE Academy Swindon, South West | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 1,695 | #175 of 402 |
| National rank | #6621 of 15,697 | #1839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 148 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 148 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 33.3% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.kcea.org.uk/ | www.commonweal.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Kingfisher CE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.3 vs 52.7).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 148.
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 Kingfisher CE Academy better than The Commonweal School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingfisher CE Academy ranks higher (56.3 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 Kingfisher CE Academy and The Commonweal School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingfisher CE Academy: 148. The Commonweal School: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingfisher CE Academy and The Commonweal School rank in South West?
Kingfisher CE Academy is 701st of 1,695 and The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).