Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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, 5.7 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
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
| Measure | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 1,695 | #1554 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13167 of 15,697 | #13969 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 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 | Shaftesbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.semley.wilts.sch.uk | www.st-johntisbury.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 20.1).
- •St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 104.
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 St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
On the Success Index (England), Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (25.1 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126. St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury rank in South West?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1453rd 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).