Coxley Primary School vs St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coxley Primary School
Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
70 students
St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Wells · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
160 students
| Measure | Coxley Primary School Wells, South West | St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School Wells, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1054 of 1,695 | #619 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9725 of 15,697 | #5823 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 70 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 70 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wells | Wells |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.coxleyschool.co.uk | www.stjosephandstteresa.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 41.9).
- •St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 50%).
- •St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
- •St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 70.
- •Coxley Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Coxley Primary School better than St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School ranks higher (60.1 vs 41.9 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 Coxley Primary School and St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wells and Wells in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coxley Primary School: 70. St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coxley Primary School and St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Coxley Primary School is 1054th of 1,695 and St Joseph and St Teresa Catholic Primary School is 619th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).