Lydiard Park Academy vs Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lydiard Park Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,302 students
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,714 students
| Measure | Lydiard Park Academy Swindon, South West | Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #170 of 402 | #55 of 402 |
| National rank | #1805 of 4,090 | #727 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,302 | 1,714 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,302 | 1,714 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 106.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.0 | 51.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 56.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.4% | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.09 | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | 32.1 | 36.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk | www.rwba.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Royal Wootton Bassett Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.7 vs 53.5).
- •Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is the larger school with 1,714 students compared with 1,302.
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 Park Academy better than Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Royal Wootton Bassett Academy ranks higher (76.7 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 Lydiard Park Academy and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydiard Park Academy: 1,302. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy: 1,714. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydiard Park Academy and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy rank in South West?
Lydiard Park Academy is 170th of 402 and Royal Wootton Bassett Academy is 55th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).