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Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School

Wiltshire, SP3 5ARPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
20%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#13,561
of 13,686 nationally

About Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School

Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School is a small village primary in Wiltshire, with just 55 pupils on roll against a capacity of 119. That means the school is running at less than half its physical capacity, which is striking for a state primary. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.2%, a figure that is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake than the school’s rural setting might imply. Despite the spare capacity, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 13 applications for just 5 places, with all 5 first-preference applicants offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.6, meaning the school is significantly over-subscribed relative to its available places. This combination of low overall occupancy but high demand for reception places suggests a school that is popular with local families but where many year groups may be smaller, perhaps reflecting the demographics of a small village community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressThe Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5AR
HeadteacherPolly Hale
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)18.2%
School Capacity55 / 119 (46% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Playing FieldsLibrarySensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsCricketTennisCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.