Schools in Malmesbury, South West (2025)
8 schools · 2,549 students · 6 local authority, 2 academy · median Pupils on roll 132.
Malmesbury, in South West, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,549 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 6 local authority, 2 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Malmesbury's schools is 132, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
8 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Sherston CofE Primary School (79.4, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Malmesbury School (71.9, top 25% of secondary schools nationally), and Crudwell CofE Primary School (71.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Malmesbury School (1,438 students), Malmesbury Church of England Primary School (410 students), Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School (174 students).
Ranked schools in Malmesbury
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 179Sherston CofE Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 127 students
- 272Malmesbury SchoolMalmesbury · Academy Secondary49.8 Attainment 8 · 1,438 students
- 372Crudwell CofE Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 132 students
- 467Minety Church of England Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 567Malmesbury Church of England Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 641Oaksey CofE Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 83 students
- 721Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary SchoolMalmesbury · Local authority Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 174 students
- 817St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MalmesburyMalmesbury · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherston CofE Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 79.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 127 |
| 2 | Malmesbury School Malmesbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.9 Top 25% | 49.8 Attainment 8 | 1,438 |
| 3 | Crudwell CofE Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.8 Top 25% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 132 |
| 4 | Minety Church of England Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 66.8 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 5 | Malmesbury Church of England Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 6 | Oaksey CofE Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 41.3 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83 |
| 7 | Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 21.2 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 174 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury Malmesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 16.8 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Malmesbury side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Malmesbury?
Sherston CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Malmesbury with a Success Index (England) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Malmesbury?
Malmesbury has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,549 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Malmesbury?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Malmesbury is 132. Number of pupils in the latest school census.