Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School vs St James' Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 81 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
St James' Church of England Junior School
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
186 students
| Measure | Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School Salisbury, South West | St James' Church of England Junior School Gloucester, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #742 of 1,695 | #1187 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6950 of 15,697 | #10908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 186 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 43% |
| Capacity filled | 61% | 78.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Gloucester |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bulfordstleonards.org.uk | www.st-james-junior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.7 vs 36.6).
- •Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •St James' Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
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 St James' Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 36.6 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 St James' Church of England Junior School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Gloucester in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School: 186. St James' Church of England Junior School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School and St James' Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School is 742nd of 1,695 and St James' Church of England Junior School is 1187th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).