Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3 5AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 36th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 4 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy warm and positive relationships with each other and with staff. The school ensures that there are high expectations of pupils. It wants them to 'shine'. Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They say that it cares well for their children and helps them to do their best. Pupils behave well and treat each other with respect. Pupils know the school's distinctive 'words of power', such as friendship and kindness. Older pupils enjoy looking after younger pupils, such as at lunchtimes. Some pupils are play leaders, while others lead their house teams on sports days. Pupils relish opportunities to be part of the community. For example, they enjoy learning about the village's history from local residents. Pupils value opportunities such as Aspirations Day, when they learn about different jobs and careers. Pupils take part in a range of extra-curricular activities and visits. For instance, they participate in sporting competitions and clubs for art and drama. Pupils appreciate visits, such as to the pantomime, and fossil hunting on the beach. The school ensures that there are no barriers to pupils participating in such opportunities.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is still working on identifying the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn and by when. Where this is the case, pupils do not gain the depth of understanding they require. The school should identify the essential knowledge that pupils need to know and remember in all subjects. School 3
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Dinton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wardour Catholic Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Polly Hale
- Phone
- 01722716348
- Address
- The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3 5AR
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126438
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.