Malmesbury School vs The Commonweal School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 23 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
The Commonweal School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,442 students
| Measure | Malmesbury School Malmesbury, South West | The Commonweal School Swindon, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 402 | #175 of 402 |
| National rank | #940 of 4,090 | #1839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,438 | 1,442 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,438 | 1,442 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 17.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.9% | 103% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.8 | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.9% | 38.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | 64% |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | 28.7 |
| town | Malmesbury | Swindon |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.malmesbury.wilts.sch.uk | www.commonweal.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Malmesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 52.7).
- •The Commonweal School is the larger school with 1,442 students compared with 1,438.
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 The Commonweal School?
On the Success Index (England), Malmesbury School ranks higher (71.9 vs 52.7 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 The Commonweal School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Malmesbury and Swindon in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malmesbury School: 1,438. The Commonweal School: 1,442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malmesbury School and The Commonweal School rank in South West?
Malmesbury School is 73rd of 402 and The Commonweal School is 175th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).