Lydiard Park Academy vs Shaw Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 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
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
407 students
| Measure | Lydiard Park Academy Swindon, South West | Shaw Ridge Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #170 of 402 | #367 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1805 of 4,090 | #3753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,302 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,302 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.lydiardparkacademy.org.uk | www.shawridgeprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaw Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 53.5).
- •Lydiard Park Academy is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 407.
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 Shaw Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw Ridge Primary School ranks higher (70.9 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 Shaw Ridge Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lydiard Park Academy: 1,302. Shaw Ridge Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lydiard Park Academy and Shaw Ridge Primary School rank in South West?
Lydiard Park Academy is 170th of 402 and Shaw Ridge Primary School is 367th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).