The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
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.
8% 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, 18 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
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 57
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Shillito
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
West Street, Great Wishford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0PQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School?
Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School currently has 57 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School take?
Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School?
Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School is in Salisbury, SP2 0PQ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Wishford 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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