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Downton Church of England Primary School, Salisbury SP5

Gravel Close, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 3LZ

Downton CofE VA Primary School, Salisbury SP5

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 intake.
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 pupils per class and 24.5 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. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. 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.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2020.

Find another school near Downton Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Salisbury Cathedral School (5.8 miles); Forres Sandle Manor School (6.1 miles); The Godolphin Prep School (6.6 miles).

State Primary Schools

St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury (5.8 miles); Hyde Church of England Primary School (6.7 miles); The New Forest Church of England Primary School (7.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Godolphin School (6.5 miles); Leehurst Swan (6.9 miles); Moyles Court School (9.1 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Burgate School and Sixth Form (4.4 miles); Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School (6 miles); South Wilts Grammar School for Girls (7 miles).

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