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Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

Wiltshire, SP2 9NWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#8,508
of 13,686 nationally

About Bemerton St John Church of England Primary

Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, run by the Wiltshire local authority. With 208 pupils on roll against a capacity of 214, the school is effectively full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, 79 families applied for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.63. Only 21 of those 22 first-preference applicants received an offer, meaning even families who put the school top of their list faced competition. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake compared with the wider population. The school’s Church of England character is reflected in its name and facilities, which include a chapel, and it is led by headteacher Claire Pearce.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLower Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW
HeadteacherClaire Pearce
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils208
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity208 / 214 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCross CountryTennisDanceCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubGardeningChoirCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Bemerton St John Church of England Primary has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.