Shrewton CofE Primary School, Salisbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Shrewton CofE Primary School creates a caring, safe environment where children look forward to attending each day. The school teaches a broad, ambitious curriculum with high expectations, and pupils make good progress in reading and maths with outcomes in line with national averages. Beyond academics, the school develops well-rounded pupils through outdoor learning, character development, and opportunities to take meaningful responsibilities within the school community.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum with clear steps and opportunities for pupils to revisit and build on concepts
- Strong phonics teaching that develops confident, fluent readers and writers
- High behaviour expectations through 'The Shrewton Way' that encourages pupils to take responsibility
- Comprehensive programme for wider development including outdoor learning, mental health support, and understanding diversity
- Strong staff well-being practices and effective governance
Areas for Improvement
- Information about some pupils with SEND is not precise enough, meaning support does not always match their specific needs closely enough and can slow their progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and put pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Red, White and Blue club for military families, healthy food ambassadors, clean team, outdoor learning in wooded area, breakfast and after-school club
Shrewton CofE Primary School has maintained the good standards from its previous inspection. The school is anchored in the community with high expectations, a carefully designed curriculum, and strong relationships built on respect and kindness.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 89% to 85%. Maths has improved from 67% to 85%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
141 pupils
130 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salisbury
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,311
Applications
4,449
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.31702%
Overall absence
7.9646%
Persistent absence
113
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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