St Joseph's Catholic School vs Wyvern St Edmund's Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 188 m 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
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,337 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic School Salisbury, South West | Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 402 | #214 of 402 |
| National rank | #2502 of 4,090 | #2115 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 565 | 1,337 |
| Pupils on roll | 565 | 1,337 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 90.4% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 42.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39.3% | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.21 | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sjcs.org.uk/ | www.wyvernsteds.org |
The verdict
- •Wyvern St Edmund's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 39.1).
- •Wyvern St Edmund's Academy is the larger school with 1,337 students compared with 565.
- •St Joseph's Catholic School is a local authority school while Wyvern St Edmund's 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 Joseph's Catholic School better than Wyvern St Edmund's Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wyvern St Edmund's Academy ranks higher (47.0 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 Wyvern St Edmund's Academy?
About 188 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic School: 565. Wyvern St Edmund's Academy: 1,337. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic School and Wyvern St Edmund's Academy rank in South West?
St Joseph's Catholic School is 258th of 402 and Wyvern St Edmund's Academy is 214th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).