Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
168 students
| Measure | Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Salisbury, South West | Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1289 of 1,695 | #1501 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11710 of 15,697 | #13530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 179 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 39.8% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | – | www.durrington-jun.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.6 vs 23.0).
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 48%).
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 168.
- •Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a academy school while Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School is a local authority 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 Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (32.6 vs 23.0 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 Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 179. Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School rank in South West?
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1289th of 1,695 and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School is 1501st of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).