Pitton Church of England Primary School
Whiteway, Pitton, Salisbury, SP5 1DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Pitton Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 11th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 6 May 2024
- 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 19 March 2024
Pitton Church of England Primary School is at the heart of the local community. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. These are rooted in the school's values of 'friendship, family and fulfilment'. Pupils are happy and safe. They have a trusted adult to speak to if they have any concerns. Staff have high aspirations for all. Pupils strive to meet these. They understand why it is important to do their best. Pupils appreciate the rewards they receive for making positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Pupils attend well. They are polite and welcoming to visitors. Pupils know the 'golden rules' and hold one another to high standards of behaviour. The atmosphere within the school is calm and purposeful. Beyond the classroom, pupils socialise happily. Older pupils understand that they are role models for younger children. They describe the school as a 'family of friends.' Pupils take part in a range of enrichment activities which are carefully planned to support and build on areas of the curriculum. Pupils become active citizens in their community. For example, they participate in litter picking to improve the local environment. They use the area in which they live to explore important themes, such as those they learn about in science.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not outlined the content of the curriculum precisely or the sequence in which it is taught. As a result, pupils do not build confidently on what they already know or prepare for what comes next. The school should ensure that all subjects are structured in a way that supports pupils to build their knowledge over time.
- In some subjects, when pupils have secured knowledge and are ready to learn more, the curriculum is not ambitious enough. As a result, some pupils do not move onto more complex learning when they are ready to do so. The school should ensure that the curriculum is ambitious in every subject.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
68 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Pitton Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterslow Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 79% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Gomeldon Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Wilkinson
- Phone
- 01722712322
- Address
- Whiteway, Pitton, Salisbury, SP5 1DT
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 148678
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.