Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery vs St Joseph's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 757 m 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
St Joseph's Catholic College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,425 students
| Measure | Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Swindon, South West | St Joseph's Catholic College Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1632 of 1,695 | #297 of 402 |
| National rank | #14876 of 15,697 | #2765 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 347 | 1,425 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 1,425 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lainesmeadprimaryschool.org.uk | www.stjosephscollege.net |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.6 vs 13.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 347.
- •Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic College 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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic College ranks higher (33.6 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 St Joseph's Catholic College?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery: 347. St Joseph's Catholic College: 1,425. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery and St Joseph's Catholic College rank in South West?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is 1632nd of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic College is 297th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).