Downton CofE VA Primary School

About Downton CofE VA Primary School

Downton CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 282 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wiltshire →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

282 / 300 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gravel Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ

Phone

01725510556

Headteacher

Paula Carlton

Website

http://www.downton-pri.wilts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Downton CofE VA Primary School?

Downton CofE VA Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Downton CofE VA Primary School have?

Downton CofE VA Primary School has 282 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Downton CofE VA Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Downton CofE VA Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 January 2020).

How does Downton CofE VA Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Downton CofE VA Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Downton CofE VA Primary School?

Downton CofE VA Primary School is located at Gravel Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3LZ.