Brunel College vs Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 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
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Brunel College Mitchell Road, South West | Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #712 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #6697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 32 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 32 | 214 |
| Free school meals | – | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 128% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 2.0).
- •Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 32.
- •Brunel College is a independent school while Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 2.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brunel College and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mitchell Road and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brunel College: 32. Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brunel College and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School rank in South West?
Brunel College is unranked and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is 712th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).