Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
63%
Capacity
191
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Karen Jeffery, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6754th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 22 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | John French Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 9HP |
| Headteacher | Karen Jeffery |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 191 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.3% |
| School Capacity | 191 / 305 (63% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6754th of 13,686
Nationally
639th of 1,469
In South West
65th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
40
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
John French Way, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 9HP
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