Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School, Salisbury

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my privilege to introduce you to Great Wishford Church of England V.A. Primary School, where excellent teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart" (Colossians 3:23) , reflects the love, care, and dedication we bring to every aspect of school life."

The school runs after-school care, from £2 per session.

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 14% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 62% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School are Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 87% reading, 87% maths); St. Peter's CE Primary Academy (2.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths); Wilton CofE Primary School (3 miles, Good, 48% reading, 55% maths); and Woodlands Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 64% reading, 57% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School.

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Acorn Education Trust, an academy trust.

15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School (as of September 2025): 87% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (80%).

5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (32.7%) received SEN support and 3 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 5.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.