The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Woolf (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School?
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School take?
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School?
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School is in Salisbury, SP5 3BD, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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