Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School vs St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 926 m 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
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West | St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1051 of 1,695 | #106 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9712 of 15,697 | #1113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 265 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 265 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 27% |
| 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.harnhamj.co.uk | www.st-osmunds.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.5 vs 42.0).
- •St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury does better on ks2: higher standard (27% vs 8%).
- •Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 209.
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 St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury?
On the Success Index (England), St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury ranks higher (87.5 vs 42.0 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 Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury?
About 926 m 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. St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury rank in South West?
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is 1051st of 1,695 and St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is 106th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).