Rodbourne Cheney Primary School vs St Mary's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
| Measure | Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Swindon, South West | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #575 of 1,695 | #279 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5524 of 15,697 | #2755 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 249 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 23.1% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 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.rodbournecheney.swindon.sch.uk/ | www.st-marys.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 61.6).
- •Rodbourne Cheney Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 249.
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 Rodbourne Cheney Primary School better than St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 61.6 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 Rodbourne Cheney Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School: 249. St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rodbourne Cheney Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is 575th of 1,695 and St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 279th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).