Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
98%
Capacity
88
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 90 places).
Ofsted has rated Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sheena Priestley, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a popular choice with families — it received 36 applications for 12 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (23 responses).
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 Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Rounders, as well as clubs including Choir, Art Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Newton Tony Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Newton Tony, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0HF |
| Headteacher | Sheena Priestley |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 90 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
23 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
36
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newton Tony, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 0HF
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