The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 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
- 99
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 20.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Haworth (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Shutts Lane, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School?
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School take?
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School?
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School is in Salisbury, SP5 4LU, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Coombe Bissett 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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