St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge vs The Clarendon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 782 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,082 students
| Measure | St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Trowbridge, South West | The Clarendon Academy Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #884 of 1,695 | #318 of 402 |
| National rank | #8229 of 15,697 | #3035 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 300 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.48 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.5 |
| town | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk | www.clarendonacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 28.7).
- •The Clarendon Academy is the larger school with 1,082 students compared with 300.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is a local authority school while The Clarendon Academy is a academy 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 St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge better than The Clarendon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge ranks higher (49.0 vs 28.7 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 St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge and The Clarendon Academy?
About 782 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge: 300. The Clarendon Academy: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge and The Clarendon Academy rank in South West?
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge is 884th of 1,695 and The Clarendon Academy is 318th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).