Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery vs St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 214 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
St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery
Saltash · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
349 students
| Measure | Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Swindon, South West | St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery Saltash, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1632 of 1,695 | #632 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14876 of 15,697 | #5990 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 347 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 347 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 26.5% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Saltash |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lainesmeadprimaryschool.org.uk | www.st-stephens-salt.cornwall.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 13.4).
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 35%).
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 349 students compared with 347.
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 Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (59.3 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 Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Saltash in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery: 347. St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery rank in South West?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is 1632nd of 1,695 and St Stephens (Saltash) Community Primary School & Nursery is 632nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).