Leehurst Swan School vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leehurst Swan School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
183 students
St Joseph's Catholic School
Salisbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | Leehurst Swan School Salisbury, South West | St Joseph's Catholic School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 402 | #258 of 402 |
| National rank | #4033 of 4,090 | #2502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 183 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 565 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 23.3 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 0.62 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leehurstswan.org.uk | www.sjcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 5.9).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 183.
- •Leehurst Swan School is a independent 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 Leehurst Swan School better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic School ranks higher (39.1 vs 5.9 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 Leehurst Swan School and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leehurst Swan School: 183. St Joseph's Catholic School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leehurst Swan School and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in South West?
Leehurst Swan School is 394th of 402 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 258th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).