Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
83%
Capacity
99
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
Coombe Bissett Church of England 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 99 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 119 places).
Ofsted has rated Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Emma Haworth, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2762nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 17 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Coombe Bissett Church of England 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 | Shutts Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LU |
| Headteacher | Emma Haworth |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 99 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 99 / 119 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2762nd of 13,686
Nationally
236th of 1,469
In South West
24th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
75%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
51
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shutts Lane, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP5 4LU
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