Dinton CofE Primary School
About Dinton CofE Primary School
Dinton CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in the Wiltshire local authority, serving just 68 pupils from ages 4 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape of 201 primary schools across the county, where only six hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. While Dinton itself is rated Good, its local peers include Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School, The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, and Sutton Veny CofE School, all of which rank higher on the local performance index. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 14 applications for 10 places, with nine of those coming as first preferences. This suggests a solid local reputation, particularly among families who value a small, faith-based setting. The headteacher, Andrew Howard, leads a school that operates well within its capacity of 119, meaning there is room to grow, but current demand already exceeds supply.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2019Latest monitoring visit (23 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: dinton.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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