St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Salisbury, SP3 6HJ · Wiltshire · primary school
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132nd of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 2,601 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Ukulele Club and Year 6 SATs Club, play Tag Rugby, and learn recorder or trumpet. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St John’s Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils “achieve well” and experience a “broad curriculum.” Leaders and staff are praised for their accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and their commitment to developing pupils’ character and confidence.
Strengths
- Staff build positive relationships, treating everyone as an individual and maintaining “high expectations” that result in pupils behaving “impeccably” in lessons.
- The curriculum is “suitably ambitious,” with a successful focus on subject-specific vocabulary and structured phonics that helps pupils increase reading fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified accurately and access the curriculum successfully, with most achieving “very well.”
- The school offers rich opportunities beyond academics, including residential visits, charity work, and leadership roles such as ‘parliament representatives’.
- A “well-structured personal development programme” teaches pupils about online safety and relationships, while robust checks ensure good attendance.
Areas to improve
- In key stage 1, staff do not always prioritise teaching the “most complex knowledge” in the intended curriculum, preventing some pupils from excelling.
- Teaching does not consistently address pupils’ misconceptions when they arise, meaning a minority of pupils do not achieve consistently well.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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