South Molton Community College vs St Joseph's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 144 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Molton Community College
South Molton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
St Joseph's Catholic School
Salisbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
| Measure | South Molton Community College South Molton, South West | St Joseph's Catholic School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 402 | #258 of 402 |
| National rank | #1509 of 4,090 | #2502 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 656 | 565 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 565 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 90.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.9 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.6% | 39.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.23 | 3.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Molton | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.smcc.devon.sch.uk/ | www.sjcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Molton Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 39.1).
- •South Molton Community College is the larger school with 656 students compared with 565.
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 South Molton Community College better than St Joseph's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), South Molton Community College ranks higher (59.7 vs 39.1 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 South Molton Community College and St Joseph's Catholic School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between South Molton and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Molton Community College: 656. St Joseph's Catholic School: 565. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Molton Community College and St Joseph's Catholic School rank in South West?
South Molton Community College is 137th of 402 and St Joseph's Catholic School is 258th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).