Downton CofE VA Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Downton CofE VA Primary School
Address: Gravel Close, Downton
Town/City: Salisbury
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SP5 3LZ
Telephone Number: 01725 510556
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Paula Carlton
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 272 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11%

Location and administration

URN: 126475
DfE Number: 865/5201
UKPRN: 10074745
UPRN: 100121336648
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Salisbury (E14001460)
Electoral Ward: Downton & Ebble Valley (E05013432)
Diocese: CE34(Diocese of Salisbury)

Easting & Northing: 417428E, 121578N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 59' 38.31" N 1° 45' 10.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2WX6VW+HR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Trafalgar School at Downton (0.4km)
  2. Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School (2.5km)
  3. Hale Primary School (3.2km)
  4. Breamore Church of England Primary School (4.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Paula Carlton - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Nick Dand - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Claire Davies - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mr Philip Denton - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 10 October 2028.
  • David Drennan - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 November 2025.
  • Mrs Annie Hardie - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 October 2029.
  • Reverend Ron Hart - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2020 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Job - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Laura Kachale - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 13 February 2030.
  • Mrs Rosemary Leo - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 August 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 6 June 2027.
  • Mrs Maureen Smallcalder - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mrs Debbie Stevens - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mr Peter Ullyatt - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 July 2026.
  • Mr Greg Yevko - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 September 2027.