Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School
Middle Woodford, Salisbury, SP4 6NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 6th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 June 2025, report published 17 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 24 June 2025
Woodford Valley Church of England is a school where everyone works together to create a happy, inclusive and purposeful community. Care, trust and respect shine through. This reflects the school's core values, which include courage, compassion and friendship. At the heart of the school is the pupils. They are at the forefront of all decisions the school makes. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils are special. Staff know and understand pupils' needs well. Pupils are confident they can share any worries or concerns. They trust that the school will listen and act quickly. This means pupils are happy and safe. They enjoy school and attend regularly. The school has high expectations of pupils, and, as result, pupils achieve well. Staff expect pupils to demonstrate positive behaviours. Pupils behave sensibly in lessons and during social times. Pupils know the importance of being tolerant and empathetic. They learn to recognise and celebrate each other's differences. Pupils enjoy the rich opportunities on offer, such as sports, gardening and the performing arts. These activities help develop pupils' interests and talents. For example, pupils spoke with pride of having their artwork displayed in an exhibition at a London gallery.
What the school should improve
- In some of the foundation subjects, checks on pupils' learning are not securely in place. As a result, some pupils have gaps in their subject-specific knowledge. The trust needs to ensure that the important content that has been explicitly identified, along with effective assessment processes, is securely embedded so that pupils know and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 164
Schools near Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Old Sarum Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
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 Donna Young
- Phone
- 01722782361
- Address
- Middle Woodford, Salisbury, SP4 6NR
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 138188
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.