St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
75%
Capacity
105
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Portch, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2397th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 159 in Wiltshire.
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is a popular choice with families — it received 10 applications for 5 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 74% recommending the school (46 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury include Forest School, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Weaveland Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ |
| Headteacher | Lisa Portch |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.4% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 140 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (21 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2397th of 13,686
Nationally
200th of 1,469
In South West
22nd of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
46 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
10
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
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Contact Information
Weaveland Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ
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