Bemerton St John Church of England Primary vs St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.5 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
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Salisbury, South West | St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,695 | #152 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5086 of 15,697 | #1592 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 208 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 18% |
| 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.stpeters.dsat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 63.7).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 70%).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is the larger school with 353 students compared with 208.
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 St. Peter's CE Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Peter's CE Primary Academy ranks higher (83.8 vs 63.7 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 St. Peter's CE Primary Academy?
About 2.5 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. St. Peter's CE Primary Academy: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and St. Peter's CE Primary Academy rank in South West?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is 526th of 1,695 and St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is 152nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).