Dinton CofE Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 7.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dinton CofE Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Dinton CofE Primary School Salisbury, South West | St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #596 of 1,695 | #1554 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5685 of 15,697 | #13969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 66 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 55.5% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 50% |
| 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.dinton.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.st-johntisbury.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dinton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.8 vs 20.1).
- •Dinton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 50%).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is the larger school with 104 students compared with 66.
- •Dinton CofE Primary School is a academy school while St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury 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 Dinton CofE Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
On the Success Index (England), Dinton CofE Primary School ranks higher (60.8 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 Dinton CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dinton CofE Primary School: 66. St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dinton CofE Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury rank in South West?
Dinton CofE Primary School is 596th of 1,695 and St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is 1554th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).