Dinton CofE Primary School
57%
Capacity
68
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Dinton CofE Primary School
Dinton CofE 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 68 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Dinton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Howard, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
Dinton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 10 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Dinton CofE Primary School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Netball, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Dinton CofE 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 | Hindon Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5HW |
| Headteacher | Andrew Howard |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 68 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.1% |
| School Capacity | 68 / 119 (57% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Jan 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Jan 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
2025/26Oversubscribed10
14
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hindon Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP3 5HW
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