Pitton Church of England Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Whiteway, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT |
| Headteacher | Emma Wilkinson |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 119 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
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
1215th of 1,469
In South West
127th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
43%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
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.
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Contact Information
Whiteway, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP5 1DT
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