Devizes School vs Southbroom St James Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 559 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devizes School
Devizes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
947 students
Southbroom St James Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
108 students
| Measure | Devizes School Devizes, South West | Southbroom St James Academy Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 402 | #1108 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1739 of 4,090 | #10181 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 947 | 108 |
| Pupils on roll | 947 | 108 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 69.9% | 45% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.devizesschool.co.uk/ | www.southbroomstjames.dsat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Devizes School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.5 vs 39.9).
- •Devizes School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 108.
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 Devizes School better than Southbroom St James Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Devizes School ranks higher (54.5 vs 39.9 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 Devizes School and Southbroom St James Academy?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devizes School: 947. Southbroom St James Academy: 108. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devizes School and Southbroom St James Academy rank in South West?
Devizes School is 159th of 402 and Southbroom St James Academy is 1108th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).