Malmesbury School vs Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,438 students
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
Chippenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
56 students
| Measure | Malmesbury School Malmesbury, South West | Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 402 | – |
| National rank | #940 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,438 | 56 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,438 | 56 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 62.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk | www.walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Malmesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 13.4).
- •Malmesbury School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 56.
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 School better than Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Malmesbury School ranks higher (71.9 vs 13.4 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 School and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malmesbury School: 1,438. Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy: 56. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malmesbury School and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy rank in South West?
Malmesbury School is 73rd of 402 and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is unranked among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).