Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Wardour Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 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
Wardour Catholic Primary School
Tisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury, South West | Wardour Catholic Primary School Tisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1453 of 1,695 | #399 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13167 of 15,697 | #3959 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 1.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| 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 | Tisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.semley.wilts.sch.uk | www.wardour.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 25.1).
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 45%).
- •Wardour Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 95.
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 Wardour Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wardour Catholic Primary School ranks higher (69.8 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 Wardour Catholic Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Tisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 126. Wardour Catholic Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Wardour Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1453rd of 1,695 and Wardour Catholic Primary School is 399th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).