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Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW

Good

Inspected 10 July 2024

Good
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
208
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 208 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wiltshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
208 / 214 (97%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
10 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.1%
Free school meals
5.8%
EAL
2.4%
SEN support
13.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
7%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
106
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.48
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
21.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24
8.3
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
£49,904
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,235 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,029
Spend per pupil
£6,567
Income per pupil
68%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW
Phone
01722322848
Headteacher
Claire Pearce

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bemerton St John Church of England Primary?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bemerton St John Church of England Primary have?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary has 208 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
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 Ofsted inspection (10 July 2024).
How does Bemerton St John Church of England Primary perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Bemerton St John Church of England Primary met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bemerton St John Church of England Primary part of an academy trust?
Yes — Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Bemerton St John Church of England Primary?
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is located at Lower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW.

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