Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3LZ
10 simple reasons to choose Downton Church of England Primary School
State primary school (voluntary aided) in Downton, Salisbury.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Downton Church of England Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Salisbury and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.3 pupils per class and 25.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
The curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately and are organised by topics, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and band. There may be an occasional extra-curricular performing arts or arts & crafts club.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.
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State Senior Schools
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