Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities vs Swinton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Rotherham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
687 students
Swinton Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
| Measure | Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber | Swinton Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 366 | #222 of 366 |
| National rank | #2538 of 4,090 | #2574 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 687 | 870 |
| Pupils on roll | 687 | 870 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.7% | 77% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.7 |
| town | Rotherham | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.saintpiusx.school/ | www.swintonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.4 vs 37.7).
- •Swinton Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 687.
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 Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities better than Swinton Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities and Swinton Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rotherham and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities: 687. Swinton Academy: 870. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities and Swinton Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities is 220th of 366 and Swinton Academy is 222nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).