Malmesbury School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.0 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students
| Measure | Malmesbury School Malmesbury, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury Malmesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 402 | #1592 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #940 of 4,090 | #14461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,438 | 77 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,438 | 77 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 51.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| 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 | Malmesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-josephs-malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malmesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 16.8).
- •Malmesbury School is the larger school with 1,438 students compared with 77.
- •Malmesbury School is a academy school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury 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 Malmesbury School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
On the Success Index (England), Malmesbury School ranks higher (71.9 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 Malmesbury School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Malmesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malmesbury School: 1,438. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury: 77. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malmesbury School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury rank in South West?
Malmesbury School is 73rd of 402 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury is 1592nd of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).