The Corsham School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Corsham, South West SN13 9DF · Wiltshire
#130 of 402 secondary schools in South West
#1435 of 4,090 nationally
About The Corsham School
The Corsham School is a academy secondary located in Corsham, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,427 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 130th of 402 ranked secondary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (79th percentile), and its weakest is a level points per entry (35th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,427; capacity filled 92.9%; grade 4+ english & maths 63.2%; ebacc average points 4.12.
There are 6 schools in Corsham; The Corsham School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)47.5
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)46.1%
- A level points per entry (10%)31.4
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Corsham School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,427
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 47.5
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 46.1%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 63.2%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 4.12
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
- A level points per entry
- 31.4
- Average points per A level entry (A* = 60, E = 10).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near The Corsham School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Heywood Prep
Corsham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
254 students · 646 m away
The Corsham Regis Primary Academy
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students · 688 m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Corsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
184 students · 693 m away
Corsham Primary School
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
651 students · 735 m away
Neston Primary School
Neston, Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 2.0 km away
Queen's Crescent School
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
411 students · 4.4 km away
Churchfields, the Village School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
121 students · 4.4 km away
Box Church of England Primary School
Corsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students · 4.4 km away
St Peter's CofE Academy
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
185 students · 4.9 km away
Frogwell Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
159 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Balcarras School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students
St Joseph's Catholic College
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,425 students
Churchdown School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,430 students
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,438 students
The Castle School
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
Holmleigh Park High School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Corsham School a good school?
The Corsham School has a Success Index (England) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #130 of 402 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Corsham School rank in South West?
The Corsham School ranks #130 of 402 secondary schools in South West and #1435 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Corsham School?
The Corsham School had 1,427 students in 2025.
Is The Corsham School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Corsham School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near The Corsham School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Corsham School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.