Southbroom St James Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southbroom St James Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
108 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Southbroom St James Academy Devizes, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Devizes, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1108 of 1,695 | #1623 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10181 of 15,697 | #14748 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 108 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 108 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 39.8% | 40% |
| Capacity filled | 45% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 24% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Devizes | Devizes |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.southbroomstjames.dsat.org.uk | www.stjosdevizes.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southbroom St James Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 14.6).
- •Southbroom St James Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 24%).
- •Southbroom St James Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes is the larger school with 165 students compared with 108.
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 Southbroom St James Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes?
On the Success Index (England), Southbroom St James Academy ranks higher (39.9 vs 14.6 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 Southbroom St James Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Devizes in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southbroom St James Academy: 108. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southbroom St James Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes rank in South West?
Southbroom St James Academy is 1108th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes is 1623rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).