Ruskin Junior School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 351 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruskin Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
333 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
| Measure | Ruskin Junior School Swindon, South West | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1263 of 1,695 | #831 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11539 of 15,697 | #7720 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 333 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 37.8% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 0% |
| 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.ruskinjuniorschool.com/ | www.stcatherines.swindon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.2 vs 33.5).
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 56%).
- •Ruskin Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Ruskin Junior School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 209.
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 Ruskin Junior School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon ranks higher (51.2 vs 33.5 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 Ruskin Junior School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon?
About 351 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ruskin Junior School: 333. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ruskin Junior School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon rank in South West?
Ruskin Junior School is 1263rd of 1,695 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon is 831st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).