Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs St John's CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Warminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
153 students
St John's CofE School
Warminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
103 students
| Measure | Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Warminster, South West | St John's CofE School Warminster, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #707 of 1,695 | #1255 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6652 of 15,697 | #11455 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 153 | 103 |
| Pupils on roll | 153 | 103 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 70.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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 | Warminster | Warminster |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-johns-warminster.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 33.9).
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 45%).
- •St John's CofE School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 153 students compared with 103.
- •Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while St John's CofE School 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 Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than St John's CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 33.9 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 Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John's CofE School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Warminster and Warminster in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 153. St John's CofE School: 103. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and St John's CofE School rank in South West?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 707th of 1,695 and St John's CofE School is 1255th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).