Malmesbury Church of England Primary School vs Malmesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 739 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,438 students
| Measure | Malmesbury Church of England Primary School Malmesbury, South West | Malmesbury School Malmesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #464 of 1,695 | #73 of 402 |
| National rank | #4554 of 15,697 | #940 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 410 | 1,438 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 1,438 |
| Free school meals | 11.5% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.1 |
| town | Malmesbury | Malmesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.malmesburyprimaryschool.co.uk | www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Malmesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 66.6).
- •Malmesbury School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 410.
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 Malmesbury Church of England Primary School better than Malmesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Malmesbury School ranks higher (71.9 vs 66.6 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 Malmesbury Church of England Primary School and Malmesbury School?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Malmesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School: 410. Malmesbury School: 1,438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malmesbury Church of England Primary School and Malmesbury School rank in South West?
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School is 464th of 1,695 and Malmesbury School is 73rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).