St Mary's Catholic Primary School vs Swan Lane First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 260 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Evesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
135 students
Swan Lane First School
Evesham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–10
293 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Evesham, West Midlands | Swan Lane First School Evesham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1344 of 1,690 | #895 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12780 of 15,697 | #8922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–10 |
| Students | 135 | 293 |
| Pupils on roll | 135 | 293 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Evesham | Evesham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.stmarysrc.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.swanlanefirstschool.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Swan Lane First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 27.2).
- •Swan Lane First School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 135.
- •St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a academy school while Swan Lane First School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School better than Swan Lane First School?
On the Success Index (England), Swan Lane First School ranks higher (45.8 vs 27.2 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Swan Lane First School?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Evesham and Evesham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 135. Swan Lane First School: 293. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Swan Lane First School rank in West Midlands?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is 1344th of 1,690 and Swan Lane First School is 895th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).