Downton CofE VA Primary School
URN: 126475 • Salisbury SP5 3LZ
Overview
- Name
- Downton CofE VA Primary School
- URN
- 126475
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Carlton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01725510556
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gravel Close, Salisbury SP5 3LZ
Summary
Downton CofE VA Primary School, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 282 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 270. The school is deeply rooted in a Christian ethos, with strong connections to local churches, which fosters a warm and nurturing environment for students. The headteacher, Paula Carlton, emphasizes the importance of knowing each pupil as an individual, ensuring that their intellectual, emotional, and social needs are met.
The curriculum at Downton CE Primary School is designed to inspire and challenge students, promoting independent thinking and problem-solving skills. The school aims to help children develop resilience and responsibility, preparing them for future success. Core values of love, peace, and joy underpin the school’s mission, encouraging respect for God and an understanding of the Christian faith, while welcoming children of all backgrounds.
As a community-focused institution, Downton CE Primary School prides itself on its family atmosphere and purposeful learning environment. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit and experience the supportive community firsthand.
The curriculum at Downton CE Primary School is designed to inspire and challenge students, promoting independent thinking and problem-solving skills. The school aims to help children develop resilience and responsibility, preparing them for future success. Core values of love, peace, and joy underpin the school’s mission, encouraging respect for God and an understanding of the Christian faith, while welcoming children of all backgrounds.
As a community-focused institution, Downton CE Primary School prides itself on its family atmosphere and purposeful learning environment. The school encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit and experience the supportive community firsthand.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence Form for Medical, Dental or Optical Appointment (sen)
- Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- home calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 282 | 148 | 134 | 270 | 11.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 288 | 154 | 134 | 270 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 139 | 117 | 270 | 4.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 139 | 117 | 270 | 4.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 135 | 127 | 270 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 137 | 124 | 270 | 4.60 |
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