South Wilts Grammar School vs St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 695 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Wilts Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
346 students
| Measure | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury, South West | St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 402 | #436 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #66 of 4,090 | #4276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,200 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 346 |
| Free school meals | 2.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 117.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-marks.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •South Wilts Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 68.0).
- •South Wilts Grammar School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 346.
- •South Wilts Grammar School is girls and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is co-educational.
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 Wilts Grammar School better than St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
On the Success Index (England), South Wilts Grammar School ranks higher (96.5 vs 68.0 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 Wilts Grammar School and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Wilts Grammar School: 1,200. St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Wilts Grammar School and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury rank in South West?
South Wilts Grammar School is 7th of 402 and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is 436th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).