Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Stratford Road, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, SP1 3LLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 22nd of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 25 April 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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

21 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

147 pupils on roll, with places for 147

Eligible for free school meals15%

15%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.7%

2.7%, 18.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.7%

19.7%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Pembroke Park Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	85% met the expected standard
Woodlands Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	64% met the expected standard
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Justine Watkins
Phone: 01722327227
Website: stratford-sub-castle.wilts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Stratford Road, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, SP1 3LL
Local authority: Wiltshire
URN: 126361

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.