Mere School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Warminster, South West BA12 6EW · Wiltshire
#402 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#3986 of 15,697 nationally
About Mere School
Mere School is a local authority primary located in Warminster, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 402nd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 239; capacity filled 99.6%.
There are 15 schools in Warminster; Mere School ranks 4th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)77%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)9%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mere School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 239
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 77%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 9%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Mere School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students · 3.7 km away
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
119 students · 4.1 km away
St George's Church of England School, Bourton
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
142 students · 5.3 km away
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
· 5.9 km away
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 5.9 km away
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 6.4 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 6.8 km away
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 7.9 km away
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students · 8.6 km away
Horningsham Primary School
WARMINSTER · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
68 students · 8.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Walwayne Court School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
239 students
Bromley Heath Junior School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Paulton Junior School
Paulton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Churchdown Village Junior School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mere School a good school?
Mere School has a Success Index (England) of 69.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #402 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mere School rank in South West?
Mere School ranks #402 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #3986 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mere School?
Mere School had 239 students in 2025.
Is Mere School a primary school or a secondary school?
Mere School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Mere School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mere School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.