Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School vs Shaw Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Swindon · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
190 students
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
407 students
| Measure | Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Swindon, South West | Shaw Ridge Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1269 of 1,695 | #367 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11593 of 15,697 | #3753 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 190 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 15% |
| 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.olivertomkinsschools.co.uk/ | www.shawridgeprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaw Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 33.2).
- •Shaw Ridge Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Shaw Ridge Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •Shaw Ridge Primary School is the larger school with 407 students compared with 190.
- •Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while Shaw Ridge Primary School 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 Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School better than Shaw Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaw Ridge Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 33.2 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 Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School and Shaw Ridge Primary School?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School: 190. Shaw Ridge Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School and Shaw Ridge Primary School rank in South West?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is 1269th of 1,695 and Shaw Ridge Primary School is 367th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).