Shrewton CofE Primary School
Salisbury, SP3 4JT · Wiltshire · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.1/10 against 4,035 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shrewton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 141 pupils against a stated capacity of 130. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Shrewton CofE Primary School
Overview
Shrewton CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as being "anchored at the heart of the community," where "respect and kindness underpin the relationships between pupils and staff." Pupils feel safe and valued, enjoying a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed," with learning broken down into "clear, manageable steps" that allow pupils to revisit and build on important concepts over time.
- Children in the early years make a "strong start," settling quickly and engaging well, with regular phonics and number practice preparing them effectively for Year 1.
- Staff are "well trained in the delivery of the phonics scheme," helping pupils become "confident, fluent readers" who take delight in reading books matched to their known sounds.
- Expectations for behaviour are high, with pupils learning to "own their actions" and take responsibility for themselves through initiatives like ‘The Shrewton Way’.
- The school offers a "comprehensive programme for pupils’ wider development," including outdoor learning and whole-school projects that support mental health and resilience.
Areas to improve
- For some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school’s guidance is "not precise enough" to enable staff to fully understand their needs, meaning support does not always match requirements closely enough.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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