Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Salisbury (Wiltshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is my privilege to introduce you to Great Wishford Church of England V.A. Primary School, where excellent teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision, Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart (Colossians 3:23) , reflects the love, care, and dedication we bring to every aspect of school life.
We are guided by our three core values: Love, Joy, and Determination . These principles shape every decision we make from the choices of our youngest learners to the strategic direction set by our Senior Leadership Team. They underpin our curriculum, our relationships, and the vibrant culture that makes Great Wishford such a special place.
We hope you find all the information you need Here you will find. However, to truly experience our small school with a big heart , we warmly invite you to arrange a visit or meeting. Please contact the school office, and we will be delighted to welcome you and show you our wonderful community in action.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Jigsaw PSHE
Key facts
- URN
- 145555
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Melville | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Michael Stoneman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Jonathan Plows | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hannah Shillito | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Jonathan Leach | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anna Tattersall | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Michelle Marchment | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Diane Wilkinson Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
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