Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
318 students
| Measure | Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School Swindon, South West | St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #539 of 1,695 | #724 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5197 of 15,697 | #6845 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 140 | 318 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 318 |
| Free school meals | 5% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.7% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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.lydiardmillicentceps.org | www.st-marys-purton.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 55.3).
- •Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 62%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton is the larger school with 318 students compared with 140.
- •Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton 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 Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School better than St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton?
On the Success Index (England), Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.3 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 Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School: 140. St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton: 318. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton rank in South West?
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School is 539th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton is 724th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).