Bemerton St John Church of England Primary vs Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
208 students
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
225 students
| Measure | Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Salisbury, South West | Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,695 | #517 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5086 of 15,697 | #5040 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 208 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| 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.bemerton.com | www.manorfieldsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.7 vs 64.0).
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 69%).
- •Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School is the larger school with 225 students compared with 208.
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is a academy school while Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary 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 Bemerton St John Church of England Primary better than Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary: 208. Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School rank in South West?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is 526th of 1,695 and Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School is 517th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).