King's Gate Primary School
95%
Capacity
199
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About King's Gate Primary School
King's Gate Primary School is a state-funded co-educational primary school located in Wiltshire, South West (SP4 7GD), welcoming pupils aged 4 to 11. The school has 199 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated King's Gate Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sasha Owen, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1216th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
King's Gate Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 88 applications for 30 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King's Gate Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Book Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, King's Gate 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 |
| Address | Great Amber Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7GD |
| Headteacher | Sasha Owen |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 199 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 199 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1216th of 13,686
Nationally
99th of 1,469
In South West
15th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
82%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
88
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About King's Gate Primary School
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Contact Information
Great Amber Way, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 7GD
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