Best schools in Swindon
Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. This ranking covers 80 schools in the Swindon local authority. Postcode area SN25 has the highest average school score (59.3 across 16 schools), while SN6 sits at the lower end (28.8). 91% of ranked Swindon schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Swindon on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Swindon comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Swindon ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Drove Primary School | 77.8 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Robert Le Kyng Primary School | 77.2 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 76 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Greenmeadow Primary School | 74.4 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Swindon Academy | 73.5 | Good | All-through |
| 17 | Lift Hazelwood | 72.7 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Wanborough Primary School | 72.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Brook Field Primary School | 71.5 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | William Morris Primary School | 70.9 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Lethbridge Primary School | 68.6 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Gorse Hill Primary School | 66.7 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Shaw Ridge Primary School | 66 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Southfield Junior School | 65.1 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Haydonleigh Primary School | 63.3 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Oakhurst Community Primary School | 62.2 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Millbrook Primary School | 61.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Francis CofE Primary School | 60.6 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 59.5 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Lydiard Park Academy | 56.4 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about schools in Swindon
What is the best school in Swindon?
The Croft Primary School is the top-ranked school in Swindon overall (LocaleIQ score 98.1 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 80% · higher 20%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Swindon?
The Croft Primary School leads the Swindon primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 80% · higher 20%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Swindon primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Swindon?
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College leads the Swindon secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 80.8). Ofsted: Good. Attainment 8 53.5. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Swindon secondary schools.
Which schools in Swindon are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
4 schools in the Swindon ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: The Croft Primary School, Rodbourne Cheney Primary School, East Wichel Primary School & Nursery, Haydon Wick Primary School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Swindon has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, SN25 has the strongest cluster — 59.3 average across 16 ranked schools. SN6 sits at the lower end (28.8 average). Swindon schools vary sharply; anchor every shortlist to a target sector. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Swindon?
This ranking covers 80 schools (primary and secondary) in the Swindon comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.