Kingsdown School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 156 m 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
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Kingsdown School Swindon, South West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #273 of 402 | #831 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2591 of 4,090 | #7720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,108 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,108 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsdownschool.co.uk | www.stcatherines.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 37.2).
- •Kingsdown School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 209.
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 Kingsdown School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon ranks higher (51.2 vs 37.2 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 Kingsdown School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
About 156 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsdown School: 1,108. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsdown School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon rank in South West?
Kingsdown School is 273rd of 402 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is 831st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).