Longleaze Primary School vs Lydiard Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longleaze Primary School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
248 students
Lydiard Park Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,302 students
| Measure | Longleaze Primary School Swindon, South West | Lydiard Park Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #582 of 1,695 | #170 of 402 |
| National rank | #5572 of 15,697 | #1805 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 1,302 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 1,302 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.longleaze.wilts.sch.uk | www.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longleaze Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 53.5).
- •Lydiard Park Academy is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 248.
- •Longleaze Primary School is a local authority school while Lydiard Park Academy is a academy 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 Longleaze Primary School better than Lydiard Park Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Longleaze Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.5 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 Longleaze Primary School and Lydiard Park Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longleaze Primary School: 248. Lydiard Park Academy: 1,302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longleaze Primary School and Lydiard Park Academy rank in South West?
Longleaze Primary School is 582nd of 1,695 and Lydiard Park Academy is 170th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).