Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
45%
Capacity
202
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 202 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (45% of 450 places).
Ofsted has rated Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Rogers, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11248th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 116th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (17 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Netball, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kitchener Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7AX |
| Headteacher | Rachael Rogers |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 202 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.8% |
| School Capacity | 202 / 450 (45% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)
11248th of 13,686
Nationally
1121st of 1,469
In South West
116th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
48%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
17 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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Contact Information
Kitchener Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7AX
Kitchener Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7AX
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