Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Hindon Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 6EA |
| Phone | 01747820260 |
| Reference Number | 126444 |
Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has been evaluated as a good school overall, succeeding in several key areas including education quality, behavior, and personal development. This is the first routine inspection the school has undergone since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the inspectors found a supportive and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and engaged in learning. Parents generally express positive sentiments about the school's ethos and community spirit, which is described as 'one big family'.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 55 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.18%
Girls: 41.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.1% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff for pupil achievement.
- Pupils enjoy their learning and feel supported.
- Effective behavior management creates a calm and orderly environment.
- Strong understanding of Christian values among pupils.
- Well-planned mathematics curriculum promoting confidence in learners.
- Systematic curriculum structure across subjects.
- Tailored support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for some pupils struggling with reading, impacting fluency.
- Lack of clarity in curriculum content across some subjects affecting long-term knowledge retention.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 22 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 7 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 22 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 22 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 19 | 3 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury
Weaveland Road, Tisbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6HJ |
2.48 miles |
|
Wardour Catholic Primary School
Wardour, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RF |
3.47 miles |
|
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5AR |
3.56 miles |
|
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU |
3.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |