The Commonweal School vs The Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
The Croft Primary School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West | The Croft Primary School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #175 of 402 | #75 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1839 of 4,090 | #762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,442 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,442 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 5% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | – |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.commonweal.co.uk | www.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.4 vs 52.7).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 418.
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 The Commonweal School better than The Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Croft Primary School ranks higher (90.4 vs 52.7 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 The Commonweal School and The Croft Primary School?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Commonweal School: 1,442. The Croft Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Commonweal School and The Croft Primary School rank in South West?
The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 and The Croft Primary School is 75th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).