The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 55
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Polly Hale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5AR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School?
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School currently has 55 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School take?
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School?
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School is in Salisbury, SP3 5AR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.