The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Claire Pearce (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lower Road, Bemerton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Primary School
Primary · 936m away
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
Free school · Grammar · 966m away
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Pembroke Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sarum Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Harnham Infants' School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bemerton St John Church of England Primary's Ofsted rating?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bemerton St John Church of England Primary?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bemerton St John Church of England Primary take?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bemerton St John Church of England Primary?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is in Salisbury, SP2 9NW, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bemerton St John Church of England Primary have a sixth form?
No, Bemerton St John Church of England Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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