South Marston Church of England Primary School vs Southfield Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Marston Church of England Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students
Southfield Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
160 students
| Measure | South Marston Church of England Primary School Swindon, South West | Southfield Junior School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1044 of 1,695 | #427 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9682 of 15,697 | #4197 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 101 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 101 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | smcea.org.uk/ | www.southfieldjuniorsch.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 42.2).
- •Southfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 60%).
- •Southfield Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Southfield Junior School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 101.
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 South Marston Church of England Primary School better than Southfield Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Southfield Junior School ranks higher (68.4 vs 42.2 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 South Marston Church of England Primary School and Southfield Junior School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Marston Church of England Primary School: 101. Southfield Junior School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Marston Church of England Primary School and Southfield Junior School rank in South West?
South Marston Church of England Primary School is 1044th of 1,695 and Southfield Junior School is 427th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).