The Commonweal School vs UTC Swindon
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km 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
UTC Swindon
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
182 students
| Measure | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West | UTC Swindon Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #175 of 402 | #371 of 402 |
| National rank | #1839 of 4,090 | #3633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 1,442 | 182 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,442 | 182 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103% | 30.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 32.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.3% | 25.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 44.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | 2.46 |
| A level points per entry | 28.7 | 13.4 |
| town | Swindon | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.commonweal.co.uk | www.utcswindon.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Commonweal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.7 vs 18.8).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 182.
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 UTC Swindon?
On the Success Index (England), The Commonweal School ranks higher (52.7 vs 18.8 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 UTC Swindon?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Commonweal School: 1,442. UTC Swindon: 182. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Commonweal School and UTC Swindon rank in South West?
The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 and UTC Swindon is 371st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).