Bemerton St John Church of England Primary vs Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 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
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Salisbury, South West | Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,695 | #712 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5086 of 15,697 | #6697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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.sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 56.0).
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 64%).
- •Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 208.
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is a academy school while Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) 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 Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bemerton St John Church of England Primary ranks higher (63.7 vs 56.0 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 Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 1.5 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. Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School rank in South West?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is 526th of 1,695 and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is 712th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).