Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School vs Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior 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.
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
186 students
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
168 students
| Measure | Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School Salisbury, South West | Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #742 of 1,695 | #1501 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6950 of 15,697 | #13530 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 186 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 71.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.bulfordstleonards.org.uk | www.durrington-jun.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 23.0).
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 168.
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) 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 Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School better than Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School ranks higher (54.7 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 Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School: 186. Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School and Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School rank in South West?
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School is 742nd 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).