Longleaze Primary School vs Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 659 m 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
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,714 students
| Measure | Longleaze Primary School Swindon, South West | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #582 of 1,695 | #55 of 402 |
| National rank | #5572 of 15,697 | #727 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 248 | 1,714 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 1,714 |
| Free school meals | 19.4% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.longleaze.wilts.sch.uk | www.rwba.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Wootton Bassett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 61.4).
- •Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is the larger school with 1,714 students compared with 248.
- •Longleaze Primary School is a local authority school while Royal Wootton Bassett 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Wootton Bassett Academy ranks higher (76.7 vs 61.4 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 Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
About 659 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longleaze Primary School: 248. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy: 1,714. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longleaze Primary School and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy rank in South West?
Longleaze Primary School is 582nd of 1,695 and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is 55th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).