The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School
URN: 126407 • Salisbury SP5 2BY
Overview
- Name
- The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School
- URN
- 126407
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Whittaker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Road, Salisbury SP5 2BY
Summary
The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serves 155 pupils and operates with a capacity of 210. As a voluntary aided school, it is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing kindness, fairness, and hope. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the vision of "Learning Together through Friendship and Faith," aims to foster a supportive community where children can thrive academically and personally.
Following its recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school received an 'Outstanding' rating in Personal Development and 'Good' in other areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the SIAMS inspection in July 2023 rated the school as 'Excellent,' highlighting its strong Christian ethos and community involvement. The school is part of the Magna Learning Partnership, which collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational quality and student outcomes.
The New Forest Primary School prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, encouraging resilience, creativity, and respect for others. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
Following its recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, the school received an 'Outstanding' rating in Personal Development and 'Good' in other areas, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Additionally, the SIAMS inspection in July 2023 rated the school as 'Excellent,' highlighting its strong Christian ethos and community involvement. The school is part of the Magna Learning Partnership, which collaborates with other local schools to enhance educational quality and student outcomes.
The New Forest Primary School prioritizes the holistic development of its pupils, encouraging resilience, creativity, and respect for others. Parents are invited to visit the school to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 155 | 80 | 75 | 210 | 3.90 |
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