Broad Chalke CofE Primary School, Salisbury
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Salisbury, part of Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 40 schools in Salisbury with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 94% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School in detail
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are excited to show you what our school has to offer and what makes Broad Chalke such a special and unique school. As a Church of England School our Christian vision " We serve one another in love " and core values: respect, resilience, hope and love help to shape our warm, friendly and inclusive ethos."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, cricket, drama, choir, chess, cooking and gardening.
The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Broad Chalke CofE Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Broad Chalke CofE Primary School are Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School (4.2 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 67% maths); Dinton CofE Primary School (4.3 miles, 83% reading, 83% maths); Wilton CofE Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 48% reading, 55% maths); and Woodlands Primary School (6.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 57% maths).
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary SchoolDinton CofE Primary SchoolWilton CofE Primary SchoolWoodlands Primary School
The trust
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School is one of 28 schools run by Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
114 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Broad Chalke CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 82% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).
Who goes there
5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Broad Chalke CofE Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knighton Road (e-bound), 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Broad Chalke CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2023. Before that, as Broad Chalke CofE Primary School (URN 126435), it was rated Outstanding in June 2012.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a caring, nurturing school where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff are dedicated to helping every child succeed, with strong support for those with additional needs. The school creates a warm community where children develop not just academically but also as responsible, kind individuals who understand diversity and their place in the world.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and oracy with a high-quality library that develops pupils' love of reading
- Well-structured phonics programme with most pupils gaining secure phonics knowledge by the end of Year 1
- Effective personal development programme including residential trips, charity fundraising, and diverse clubs (sports, drama, cooking, crafts)
- Quick identification and personalised support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to learn alongside their peers
- Calm, respectful classrooms where pupils follow clear rules and trust staff to address concerns quickly
Areas for Improvement
- Links to prior learning not made explicit enough in some recently revised subjects, limiting how deeply pupils understand concepts over time
- Reading fluency not routinely developed, meaning some weaker readers do not become fluent or expressive readers quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils knowing they can speak to adults or use worry boxes to share concerns and trusting staff to act quickly.
Extracurricular Activities
sports, drama, cooking, crafts, residential trips, news assemblies, school council, playground buddy roles, therapy dog sessions, visits from fire brigade and police
Broad Chalke C of E Primary School is a happy, welcoming school at the heart of its rural community where staff weave values of respect, resilience, hope and love throughout the day. In recent years, the school has raised expectations of what pupils know and can do, with pupils achieving well in reading, writing and mathematics by the time they leave.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
114 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
197 pupils
210 places
13 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salisbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
34
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
21.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
189
Total Pupils
119
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,362
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,956
Per pupil
£1067k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.0%
Overall absence
3.5%
Persistent absence
171
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is Broad Chalke CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in December 2023. Before that, as Broad Chalke CofE Primary School (URN 126435), it was rated Outstanding in June 2012.
What is the catchment area for Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Broad Chalke CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 94% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Classes at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School has around 189 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
4% of sessions were missed at Broad Chalke CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 3.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Broad Chalke CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Broad Chalke CofE Primary School?
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School is at Newtown, Broad Chalke, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5DS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)