Wilton CofE Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Burcombe Lane, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wilton CofE Primary School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 26th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 15 December 2022

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 22 November 2022

Pupils, regardless of their background, flourish at Wilton. The Christian ethos of courage, kindness, love, perseverance and respect runs like a stick of rock through the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and nurturing. Leaders have established a highly inclusive culture. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) experience the same broad and balanced curriculum as their peers. They enjoy opportunities beyond the classroom to develop their character, such as residentials and productions. This includes pupils with highly complex needs. Pupils feel safe and happy. Leaders have ensured the behaviour policy, 'The Wilton Way', is clear and understood by staff and pupils. As a result, pupils behave well in class and at social times. Staff support those who need help to manage their emotions. Pupils show kindness and tolerance towards each other. They say that bullying is rare. However, pupils trust staff to sort it out if it happens. Parents speak highly of Wilton and its staff. They appreciate the many changes that leaders have made. One comment, typical of many, was 'The school have been incredibly supportive in building my child's emotional well-being and helping with their learning'.

What the school should improve

  • Some pupils who have fallen behind in their reading do not read books that match the sounds they know. As a result, pupils struggle to sound out words accurately and read fluently. Leaders need to ensure that pupils' books are well matched to the sounds they know.
  • A minority of pupils are persistently absent. Consequently, they miss important learning. Leaders need to continue to work with families to ensure pupils attend school regularly.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths35%

35%, 27 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

172 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals39%

39%, 12.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language7%

7%, 14.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan14.5%

14.5%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wilton CofE Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Woodlands Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary2 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy2 milesOfsted: Good85% met the expected standard
Pembroke Park Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good53% met the expected standard
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Richard Boase
Address
Burcombe Lane, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0ES
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
146098

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.