Liden Academy vs Wanborough Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.1 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
Wanborough Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Liden Academy Swindon, South West | Wanborough Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #961 of 1,695 | #166 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #8880 of 15,697 | #1727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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 | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | liden.excalibur.org.uk/ | www.wanboroughprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Wanborough Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.0 vs 46.0).
- •Wanborough Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Wanborough Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •Liden Academy is the larger school with 395 students compared with 201.
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 Wanborough Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wanborough Primary School ranks higher (83.0 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 Wanborough Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liden Academy: 395. Wanborough Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liden Academy and Wanborough Primary School rank in South West?
Liden Academy is 961st of 1,695 and Wanborough Primary School is 166th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).