Lilliput Church of England Infant School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 9.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lilliput Church of England Infant School
Poole · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
343 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage
Swanage · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
175 students
| Measure | Lilliput Church of England Infant School Poole, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage Swanage, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 1,695 | #1079 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #382 of 15,697 | #9930 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 343 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 5.5% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.3% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Poole | Swanage |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lilliput.poole.sch.uk | www.stmarysswanage.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lilliput Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.2 vs 41.0).
- •Lilliput Church of England Infant School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 175.
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 Lilliput Church of England Infant School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
On the Success Index (England), Lilliput Church of England Infant School ranks higher (94.2 vs 41.0 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 Lilliput Church of England Infant School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Poole and Swanage in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lilliput Church of England Infant School: 343. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lilliput Church of England Infant School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage rank in South West?
Lilliput Church of England Infant School is 33rd of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Swanage is 1079th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).