Kingsdown School vs Maranatha Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsdown School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,108 students
Maranatha Christian School
Sevenhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
60 students
| Measure | Kingsdown School Swindon, South West | Maranatha Christian School Sevenhampton, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #273 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #2591 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,108 | 60 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,108 | 60 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Sevenhampton |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsdownschool.co.uk | www.maranathaschool.org |
The verdict
- •Kingsdown School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 60.
- •Kingsdown School is a academy school while Maranatha Christian School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kingsdown School better than Maranatha Christian School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingsdown School and Maranatha Christian School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Sevenhampton in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsdown School: 1,108. Maranatha Christian School: 60. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsdown School and Maranatha Christian School rank in South West?
Kingsdown School is 273rd of 402 and Maranatha Christian School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).