Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Shaftesbury School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students
| Measure | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Shaftesbury School Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 1,695 | #315 of 402 |
| National rank | #13167 of 15,697 | #3027 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 126 | 782 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 782 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 25.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 61% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.0 |
| town | Shaftesbury | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.semley.wilts.sch.uk | www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shaftesbury School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.8 vs 25.1).
- •Shaftesbury School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 126.
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Shaftesbury 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Shaftesbury School?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftesbury School ranks higher (28.8 vs 25.1 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Shaftesbury School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126. Shaftesbury School: 782. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Shaftesbury School rank in South West?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1453rd of 1,695 and Shaftesbury School is 315th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).