Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury
50%
Capacity
105
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury is a state-funded Catholic primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll, operating at 50% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Short, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12439th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 137th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 6 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury include Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury 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 | Catholic |
| Address | Earls Court Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7LX |
| Headteacher | Sophie Short |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.0% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 210 (50% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12439th of 13,686
Nationally
1291st of 1,469
In South West
137th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Earls Court Road, Amesbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7LX
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