Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School vs Salisbury Sixth Form College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
265 students
Salisbury Sixth Form College
Salisbury · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
451 students
| Measure | Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West | Salisbury Sixth Form College Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1051 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #9712 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Sixth form |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 16–19 |
| Students | 265 | 451 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 451 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 0% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | – | 30.4 |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.harnhamj.co.uk | www.salisbury6c.ac.uk |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Sixth Form College is the larger school with 451 students compared with 265.
- •Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is a local authority school while Salisbury Sixth Form College is a academy 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 Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School better than Salisbury Sixth Form College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School and Salisbury Sixth Form College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School: 265. Salisbury Sixth Form College: 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School and Salisbury Sixth Form College rank in South West?
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is 1051st of 1,695 and Salisbury Sixth Form College is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).