Lawn Manor Academy vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawn Manor Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
969 students
The Croft Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Lawn Manor Academy Swindon, South West | The Croft Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #339 of 402 | #75 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3353 of 4,090 | #762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 969 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 969 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lawnmanor.org | www.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 22.6).
- •Lawn Manor Academy is the larger school with 969 students compared with 418.
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 Lawn Manor Academy better than The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 22.6 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 Lawn Manor Academy and The Croft Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lawn Manor Academy: 969. The Croft Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lawn Manor Academy and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
Lawn Manor Academy is 339th of 402 and The Croft Primary School is 75th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).