Greentrees Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greentrees Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
425 students
St Joseph's Catholic School
Salisbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | Greentrees Primary School Salisbury, South West | St Joseph's Catholic School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #365 of 1,695 | #258 of 402 |
| National rank | #3744 of 15,697 | #2502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 425 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 425 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101.2% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.greentrees.wilts.sch.uk | www.sjcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Greentrees Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 39.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 425.
- •Greentrees Primary School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic 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 Greentrees Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), Greentrees Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 39.1 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 Greentrees Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greentrees Primary School: 425. St Joseph's Catholic School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greentrees Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in South West?
Greentrees Primary School is 365th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 258th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).