St Joseph's Catholic School vs St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic School
Salisbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
565 students
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
346 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School Salisbury, South West | St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 402 | #436 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2502 of 4,090 | #4276 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 565 | 346 |
| Pupils on roll | 565 | 346 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sjcs.org.uk/ | www.st-marks.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.0 vs 39.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 346.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is a local authority school while St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury 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 Joseph's Catholic School better than St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury ranks higher (68.0 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 St Joseph's Catholic School and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic School: 565. St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury: 346. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School and St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury rank in South West?
St Joseph's Catholic School is 258th 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).