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Pitton Church of England Primary School

Pitton Church of England Primary School

Wiltshire, SP5 1DTPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

66%

Capacity

79

Pupils

2.7x

Demand

About Pitton Church of England Primary School

Pitton Church of England 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 79 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Pitton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Wilkinson, 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 11978th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 127th out of 159 in Wiltshire.

Pitton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 7 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Pitton Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Pitton Church of England 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 Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressWhiteway, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT
HeadteacherEmma Wilkinson
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils79
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity79 / 119 (66% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2024
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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, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

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

11978th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 88%

1215th of 1,469

In South West

Top 83%

127th of 159

In Wiltshire

Top 80%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

43%

Expected Standard

14%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:71%
Higher:43%
Writing
Expected:43%
Higher:14%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:86%
Higher:57%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -20%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

43%

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsArt StudiosGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco ClubCodingArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

7

Applications

19

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

7 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 Pitton Church of England Primary School

Pitton Church of England 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

01722712322www.pitton.wilts.sch.uk

Whiteway, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP5 1DT

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Whiteway, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP5 1DT

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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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