Bemerton St John Church of England Primary vs Woodlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 936 m 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
Woodlands Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | Bemerton St John Church of England Primary Salisbury, South West | Woodlands Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #526 of 1,695 | #1555 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5086 of 15,697 | #13975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 208 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 208 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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.woodlands.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.7 vs 20.1).
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 50%).
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is the larger school with 208 students compared with 193.
- •Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is a academy school while Woodlands 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 Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bemerton St John Church of England Primary ranks higher (63.7 vs 20.1 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 Woodlands Primary School?
About 936 m 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. Woodlands Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bemerton St John Church of England Primary and Woodlands Primary School rank in South West?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is 526th of 1,695 and Woodlands Primary School is 1555th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).