St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes vs Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School
Wareham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes Devizes, South West | Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School Wareham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1623 of 1,695 | #1584 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #14748 of 15,697 | #14344 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 165 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 165 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 76.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 24% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Wareham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.stjosdevizes.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.warehamstmary.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.7 vs 14.6).
- •Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 24%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes better than Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School ranks higher (17.7 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes and Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Devizes and Wareham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes: 165. Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes and Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes is 1623rd of 1,695 and Wareham St Mary Church of England Primary School is 1584th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).