Bemerton St John Church of England Primary
Lower Road, Bemerton, Salisbury, SP2 9NWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 15th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 July 2024, report published 19 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 July 2024
The school's vision for pupils to develop compassion and selflessness is exemplified with 'Through love, serve one another'. Pupils demonstrate care for others during social times through their esteemed ambassador roles. Collaboration during projects between year groups helps pupils get to know each other well. Older pupils love the many opportunities to foster strong relationships with younger pupils. The school has high ambition for pupils to achieve well. The school's 'golden rules' make clear how pupils should behave. Consequently, pupils work hard in lessons and are eager to do well. The school's wider offer for pupils has been meticulously considered. For example, pupils benefit from a thoughtfully planned careers curriculum that goes beyond the expected. They have a range of ambitions and they know how their learning can lead to different careers. The school has also carefully decided on trips and visitors. For example, the school invited Wessex Water to host workshops on rivers. Pupils visit Stonehenge linked to their history learning. Clubs include taekwondo, mini marathon and gardening. There are high levels of participation in these clubs, including from those who are vulnerable. This is due to leaders' analysis of what pupils enjoy and their encouragement to join in.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not clearly identified and sequenced the most important subject-specific concepts that they want pupils to learn and revisit. This means some pupils do not have a secure understanding of this knowledge. The trust and the school should ensure that the key concepts to teach in these subjects is clear so that pupils can deepen and secure their learning over time.
- In some subjects, assessment of pupils' learning is not precise enough. This means the exact gaps that some pupils have are not always addressed. The trust and the school should ensure that assessment identifies and supports pupils' gaps so that they can develop fluency and learn the curriculum well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 214
Schools near Bemerton St John Church of England Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Pearce
- Phone
- 01722322848
- Address
- Lower Road, Bemerton, Salisbury, SP2 9NW
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 146808
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.