St. Peter's CE Primary Academy vs Woodlands Primary 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.
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
Woodlands Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
193 students
| Measure | St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Salisbury, South West | Woodlands Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,695 | #1555 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1592 of 15,697 | #13975 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 353 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 19.3% | 58.3% |
| Capacity filled | 112.1% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 4% |
| 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.stpeters.dsat.org.uk/ | www.woodlands.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 20.1).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 50%).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 4%).
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is the larger school with 353 students compared with 193.
- •St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is a academy school while Woodlands Primary School is a local authority 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 St. Peter's CE Primary Academy better than Woodlands Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St. Peter's CE Primary Academy ranks higher (83.8 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 St. Peter's CE Primary Academy and Woodlands Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy: 353. Woodlands Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St. Peter's CE Primary Academy and Woodlands Primary School rank in South West?
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is 152nd of 1,695 and Woodlands Primary School is 1555th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).