Wilton CofE Primary School
Salisbury, SP2 0ES · Wiltshire · primary school
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99th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,807 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wilton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school achieved a higher standard for 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Wilton CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Wilton CofE Primary School “flourish” within a “highly inclusive culture” underpinned by a strong Christian ethos. Leaders have “transformed the school” since joining the trust, establishing high expectations and a “carefully sequenced curriculum” that ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access broad learning opportunities.
Strengths
- Relationships are “warm and nurturing,” with pupils behaving well and showing “kindness and tolerance” towards one another.
- Staff use agreed teaching approaches to introduce concepts clearly, resulting in pupils having an “impressive recall” of knowledge in subjects like history and mathematics.
- A “highly structured phonics programme” has been introduced, helping pupils learn to read more quickly than in the past.
- The resource base is a “thriving part of the school,” ensuring pupils with complex needs are not left behind and develop their academic talents.
- Leaders prioritise personal development, helping pupils understand moral issues and encouraging them to contribute to society through charity work.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure that books given to pupils who have fallen behind in reading are “well matched to the sounds they know” to help them sound out words accurately.
- Leaders need to continue working with families to address persistent absence, as a minority of pupils miss important learning due to poor attendance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff receive regular training and work with multiple agencies to support vulnerable families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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