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Pembroke Park Primary School

Pembroke Park Primary School

Wiltshire, SP2 9LYPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

44%

Capacity

191

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Pembroke Park Primary School

Pembroke Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 191 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (44% of 436 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Pembroke Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare McCracken, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11974th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 126th out of 159 in Wiltshire.

Pembroke Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 16 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pembroke Park Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Pembroke Park 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDevizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9LY
HeadteacherClare McCracken
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils191
Free School Meals (FSM)35.6%
School Capacity191 / 436 (44% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)

11974th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 87%

1214th of 1,469

In South West

Top 83%

126th of 159

In Wiltshire

Top 79%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:57%
Higher:22%
Writing
Expected:57%
Higher:3%
MathsAvg Score: 99
Expected:51%
Higher:8%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

43%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketDanceNetballAthleticsFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

16

Applications

30

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

11 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pembroke Park Primary School

Pembroke Park Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01722324050www.pembrokeparkprimary.net

Devizes Road, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP2 9LY

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Devizes Road, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP2 9LY

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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