Liden Academy vs Salisbury Road Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 212 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liden Academy
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
395 students
Salisbury Road Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
| Measure | Liden Academy Swindon, South West | Salisbury Road Primary School Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #961 of 1,695 | #480 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8880 of 15,697 | #4730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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 | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | liden.excalibur.org.uk/ | www.salisburyroad.plymouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Road Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 46.0).
- •Salisbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 61%).
- •Salisbury Road Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
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 Liden Academy better than Salisbury Road Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Salisbury Road Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 46.0 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 Liden Academy and Salisbury Road Primary School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liden Academy: 395. Salisbury Road Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liden Academy and Salisbury Road Primary School rank in South West?
Liden Academy is 961st of 1,695 and Salisbury Road Primary School is 480th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).