How many pupils attend Dinton CofE Primary School?

Dinton CofE Primary School has 66 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dinton CofE Primary School take?

Dinton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Dinton CofE Primary School located?

Dinton CofE Primary School is located in Salisbury, SP3 5HW, Wiltshire.

How do I apply to Dinton CofE Primary School?

Dinton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Dinton CofE Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Dinton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Dinton CofE Primary School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Dinton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.847 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Dinton CofE Primary School?

When Dinton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the c — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the care of an LA but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. This includes those children who appear to the admission 33 authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical n — Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical need; 3. Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is — Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 17 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dinton CofE Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.4% of pupils at Dinton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.847miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Dinton CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Dinton CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the c — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the care of an LA but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. This includes those children who appear to the admission 33 authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical n — Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical need.
3Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is — Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission.
4Children living in the Catchment Area
5Children living outside the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living outside the Catchment A — Children living outside the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living outside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission.
6Children living outside the Catchment Area who meet the faith criterion A child living outside the Catchment A — Children living outside the Catchment Area who meet the faith criterion A child living outside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group.
7All other children Record of previous admissions

Printed by Wiltshire Council in the annual area insert for this part of the county, which reproduces each school's own oversubscription criteria under its entry. This school sets its own arrangements, so its full determined policy on the school's website is the authority for definitions and evidence. Several of the criteria turn on the school's CATCHMENT AREA, which Wiltshire publishes as a boundary and which is held on this school's page.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dinton CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Dinton CofE Primary School?: Dinton CofE Primary School has 66 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dinton CofE Primary School take?: Dinton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Dinton CofE Primary School located?: Dinton CofE Primary School is located in Salisbury, SP3 5HW, Wiltshire.
How do I apply to Dinton CofE Primary School?: Dinton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Dinton CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Dinton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Dinton CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Dinton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.847 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Dinton CofE Primary School?: When Dinton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the c — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the care of an LA but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. This includes those children who appear to the admission 33 authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical n — Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical need; 3. Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is — Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 17 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dinton CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.4% of pupils at Dinton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

4.847miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Dinton CofE Primary School, year by year →

How places are decided at Dinton CofE Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the c — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the care of an LA but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. This includes those children who appear to the admission 33 authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical n — Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical need.
3Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is — Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission.
4Children living in the Catchment Area
5Children living outside the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living outside the Catchment A — Children living outside the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living outside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission.
6Children living outside the Catchment Area who meet the faith criterion A child living outside the Catchment A — Children living outside the Catchment Area who meet the faith criterion A child living outside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where the child is a regular practising Christian at a Recognised Church or Religious Group.
7All other children Record of previous admissions

Dinton CofE Primary School: key facts

How many pupils attend Dinton CofE Primary School?: Dinton CofE Primary School has 66 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dinton CofE Primary School take?: Dinton CofE Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Dinton CofE Primary School located?: Dinton CofE Primary School is located in Salisbury, SP3 5HW, Wiltshire.
How do I apply to Dinton CofE Primary School?: Dinton CofE Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Dinton CofE Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Dinton CofE Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Dinton CofE Primary School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Dinton CofE Primary School for 2026-27 (Reception) was 4.847 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Dinton CofE Primary School?: When Dinton CofE Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the c — Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children A child who is in the care of an LA or was in the care of an LA but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangement, or special guardianship order. This includes those children who appear to the admission 33 authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical n — Vulnerable Children A child is eligible in this category where the child has an identified social or medical need; 3. Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is — Children living in the Catchment Area with a sibling at the school A child living inside the Catchment Area is eligible for this category where they have a sibling attending the school on the date of application and the sibling will still be attending the school at the time of admission, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 17 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dinton CofE Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.4% of pupils at Dinton CofE Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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