Swinton Academy vs Swinton Queen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 955 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swinton Academy
Mexborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
870 students
Swinton Queen Primary School
Mexborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Swinton Academy Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber | Swinton Queen Primary School Mexborough, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #222 of 366 | #1069 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2574 of 4,090 | #10815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 870 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 870 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 35.2% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77% | 107.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Mexborough | Mexborough |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.swintonacademy.org | www.swintonqueenprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.7 vs 37.0).
- •Swinton Academy is the larger school with 870 students compared with 339.
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 Swinton Academy better than Swinton Queen Primary School?
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 Swinton Academy and Swinton Queen Primary School?
About 955 m in a straight line, between Mexborough and Mexborough in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Swinton Academy: 870. Swinton Queen Primary School: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Swinton Academy and Swinton Queen Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Swinton Academy is 222nd of 366 and Swinton Queen Primary School is 1069th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).