Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery vs Lethbridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
347 students
Lethbridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Swindon, South West | Lethbridge Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1632 of 1,695 | #242 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14876 of 15,697 | #2349 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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.lainesmeadprimaryschool.org.uk | www.lethbridgeprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lethbridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.7 vs 13.4).
- •Lethbridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 35%).
- •Lethbridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Lethbridge Primary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 347.
- •Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Lethbridge Primary School is a academy 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery better than Lethbridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lethbridge Primary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 13.4 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 Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery and Lethbridge Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery: 347. Lethbridge Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery and Lethbridge Primary School rank in South West?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is 1632nd of 1,695 and Lethbridge Primary School is 242nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).