Leehurst Swan School vs St John's School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South West, England, 111 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leehurst Swan School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
183 students
St John's School
Sidmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
182 students
| Measure | Leehurst Swan School Salisbury, South West | St John's School Sidmouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 402 | #398 of 402 |
| National rank | #4033 of 4,090 | #4045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 183 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 182 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 66.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.3 | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 0.62 | 1.37 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Sidmouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leehurstswan.org.uk | www.stjohnsdevon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leehurst Swan School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (5.9 vs 4.8).
- •Leehurst Swan School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 182.
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 Leehurst Swan School better than St John's School?
On the Success Index (England), Leehurst Swan School ranks higher (5.9 vs 4.8 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 Leehurst Swan School and St John's School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Sidmouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leehurst Swan School: 183. St John's School: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leehurst Swan School and St John's School rank in South West?
Leehurst Swan School is 394th of 402 and St John's School is 398th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).