Is King's Gate Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 11th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King's Gate Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at King's Gate Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at King's Gate Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at King's Gate Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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King's Gate Primary School

Great Amber Way, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7GD

Local ranking11th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 27.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 93.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 111.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 199
Boys: 98 (46%)
Girls: 113 (54%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 13.1%
FSM Eligible: 11.6%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.0%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,623/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.4%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Asian Indian: 1.5%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Black African: 1.0%

85.4%

White British

3.5%

White Other

3.0%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01980669777

admin@kingsgate.wilts.sch.uk

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Great Amber Way

Salisbury, South West

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Administrative

URN: 146091
UKPRN: 10083792
Establishment No.: 2044
Trust: KING ALFRED TRUST

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