Lift Hazelwood vs Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 698 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Hazelwood
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
190 students
| Measure | Lift Hazelwood Swindon, South West | Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #415 of 1,695 | #1269 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4087 of 15,697 | #11593 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 252 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 252 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 31.4% | 23.2% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hazelwoodacademy.org | www.olivertomkinsschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Hazelwood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 33.2).
- •Lift Hazelwood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 50%).
- •Lift Hazelwood does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Lift Hazelwood is the larger school with 252 students compared with 190.
- •Lift Hazelwood is a academy school while Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lift Hazelwood better than Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Hazelwood ranks higher (69.0 vs 33.2 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 Lift Hazelwood and Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School?
About 698 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Hazelwood: 252. Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Hazelwood and Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Lift Hazelwood is 415th of 1,695 and Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is 1269th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).