Best Primary Schools in Wiltshire
236 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Wiltshire, 236 primary schools, accounting for 43.9% of all schools, provide education to 42,303 pupils across the region.
- Of the 170 inspected primary schools in Wiltshire, 86.5% are rated Good or Outstanding, with 9 schools receiving an Outstanding rating and 138 rated Good.
- Wiltshire's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.40, with spending per pupil at £7,773, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- At KS2, 56.4% of pupils in Wiltshire's primary schools meet the expected standard, with 15.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 12.6% experiencing persistent absence.
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils169
P/T Ratio–
Cricklade Manor Prep
Swindon, SN6 6BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils251
P/T Ratio–
DS
Dauntsey's School
Devizes, SN10 4HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils837
P/T Ratio–
HP
Heywood Prep
Corsham, SN13 0AP
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Leehurst Swan School
SP1 3BQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils184
P/T Ratio–
Marlborough College
Wiltshire, SN8 1PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,004
P/T Ratio–
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
Salisbury, SP2 0JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils193
P/T Ratio–
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils215
P/T Ratio–
SS
Sandroyd School
Salisbury, SP5 5QD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils202
P/T Ratio–
St Francis School
Pewsey, SN9 5NT
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils194
P/T Ratio–
SM
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
Calne, SN11 0DF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils498
P/T Ratio–
SS
Stonar School
Wiltshire, SN12 8NT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils451
P/T Ratio–
Warminster School
Warminster, BA12 8PJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils513
P/T Ratio–
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Salisbury, SP1 2RG
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.6%
Pupils132
P/T Ratio13.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 236 primary schools in Wiltshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 86% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,773 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.