SchoolScoresDurrington CofE Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Bulford Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8DL
01980 652237 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 December 2012.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Salisbury (Wiltshire) comparisons use the 30 of its 47 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Salisbury (Wiltshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 10th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 11th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 10th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Salisbury (Wiltshire) figures pool parents at the Salisbury (Wiltshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
48 pupils in this year group.
48% — 11 points below the Wiltshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wiltshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.9% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 41st highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 40th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 40 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Durrington All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Avondale Preparatory School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bulford St Leonard's CofE (VA) Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amesbury CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiwi Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Larkhill Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Gate Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amesbury Archer Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 December 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School?
97% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126324.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.