Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury, SP4 8DL · Wiltshire · primary school
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141st of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,831 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place for those not reaching the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these attainment gaps?
What Ofsted said about Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Overview
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and "proud of their school." The report highlights that staff know pupils well and that the school’s values of "truth, respect and kindness" guide positive behaviour. Recent curriculum improvements have helped pupils know and remember more, although these gains are not yet fully reflected in published outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and welcoming," enjoy school, and attend well, feeling "well supported" by staff who communicate regularly with parents.
- The curriculum is now "broad, coherent and well-sequenced," with teachers ensuring pupils "frequently revisit what they have learned" to build on prior knowledge.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with books helping pupils understand different cultures and providing targeted support for those who do not read fluently.
- Behaviour is positive, with pupils learning "without disruption" and striving to meet expectations in a harmonious social environment.
- Staff effectively adapt learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn alongside their peers.
Areas to improve
- Some learning activities are not well aligned to the curriculum’s intention and do not always help pupils "deepen their knowledge effectively."
- Pupils’ written work does not always show what they know and can do; the school needs to support pupils to improve the quality of their writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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