Brunel College vs Salisbury Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunel College
Mitchell Road · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
32 students
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
230 students
| Measure | Brunel College Mitchell Road, South West | Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 32 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 230 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 128% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 0.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.04 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Mitchell Road | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.brunelcollege.co.uk | www.salisburycathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Cathedral School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 32.
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 Brunel College better than Salisbury Cathedral 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 Brunel College and Salisbury Cathedral School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mitchell Road and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel College: 32. Salisbury Cathedral School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel College and Salisbury Cathedral School rank in South West?
Brunel College is unranked and Salisbury Cathedral School is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).