Downton CofE VA Primary School

Downton CofE VA Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Downton CofE VA Primary School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Downton CofE VA Primary School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in January 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Downton CofE VA Primary School?

Downton CofE VA Primary School has 272 pupils on roll.

What ages does Downton CofE VA Primary School take?

Downton CofE VA Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Downton CofE VA Primary School located?

Downton CofE VA Primary School is located in Salisbury, SP5 3LZ, Wiltshire.

How do I apply to Downton CofE VA Primary School?

Downton CofE VA 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 Downton CofE VA Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Downton CofE VA 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 close do you need to live to get into Downton CofE VA Primary School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Downton CofE VA Primary School was 4.736 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Downton CofE VA Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 91.5% of pupils at Downton CofE VA Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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