Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
105%
Capacity
110
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 110 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leif Overment, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11329th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 46th out of 68 in Dorset.
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Sensory Room, Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Chess, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Salwayash, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5JE |
| Headteacher | Leif Overment |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 110 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.0% |
| School Capacity | 110 / 105 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11329th of 13,686
Nationally
1135th of 1,469
In South West
46th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
47%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salwayash, Bridport
Dorset, DT6 5JE
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