The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 282
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Paula Carlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Downton CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Downton CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Downton CofE VA Primary School?
Downton CofE VA Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downton CofE VA Primary School take?
Downton CofE VA Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downton CofE VA Primary School?
Downton CofE VA Primary School is in Salisbury, SP5 3LZ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downton CofE VA Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downton CofE VA Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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