Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shaftesbury, South West SP7 9AU · Wiltshire
#1453 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#13167 of 15,697 nationally
About Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority primary located in Shaftesbury, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 126 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1453rd of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (10th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 126; capacity filled 84%.
There are 8 schools in Shaftesbury; Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)45%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- 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%)11.9%
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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 126
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 45%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Wardour Catholic Primary School
Tisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students · 3.5 km away
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students · 3.8 km away
Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 4.5 km away
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 4.7 km away
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students · 4.8 km away
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students · 4.8 km away
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 5.4 km away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 5.7 km away
Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
49 students · 6.4 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 7.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Twyning School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Innsworth Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
126 students
Marshfield Church of England Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
Whimple Primary School
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
125 students
Catcott Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
127 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1453 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks #1453 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #13167 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 126 students in 2025.
Is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.