Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School vs The Deanery CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.9 km 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
The Deanery CofE Academy
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
670 students
| Measure | Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Swindon, South West | The Deanery CofE Academy Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1269 of 1,695 | #138 of 402 |
| National rank | #11593 of 15,697 | #1510 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 190 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 63.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.olivertomkinsschools.co.uk/ | www.dcea.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Deanery CofE Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 33.2).
- •The Deanery CofE Academy is the larger school with 670 students compared with 190.
- •Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is a local authority school while The Deanery CofE 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 Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School better than The Deanery CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Deanery CofE Academy ranks higher (59.7 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 The Deanery CofE Academy?
About 1.9 km 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. The Deanery CofE Academy: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School and The Deanery CofE Academy rank in South West?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is 1269th of 1,695 and The Deanery CofE Academy is 138th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).