Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School Malmesbury, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury Malmesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1538 of 1,695 | #1592 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13801 of 15,697 | #14461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 174 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Malmesbury | Malmesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leagarsdon.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (21.2 vs 16.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 33%).
- •Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 174 students compared with 77.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
On the Success Index (England), Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School ranks higher (21.2 vs 16.8 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 Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Malmesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School: 174. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury rank in South West?
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is 1538th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is 1592nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).