The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 105
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 31.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Portch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Weaveland Road, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury currently has 105 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury take?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury?
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is in Salisbury, SP3 6HJ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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