Schools and Education in Newtown

There are 11 schools within 5 miles of Newtown town centre. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 89% are rated Good or Outstanding. Parents should note that 1 school has a rating below Good — it's worth reviewing the latest inspection reports.

Total Schools
11
Primary
8
Good / Outstanding
89%

Ofsted Ratings Overview

8
1
Good (8) Requires Improvement (1) Not yet inspected (2)
St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Primary 1.7 miles The Corry, Tisbury, Salisbury, SP3 6HJ Inspected: 14 February 2025 Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's Primary 2 miles School Lane, Hindon, Salisbury, SP3 6EA Inspected: 21 September 2022 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 2.2 miles N/A, Shaftesbury, SP7 9AU Inspected: 20 June 2023 Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School Primary 3.9 miles The Street, Chilmark, Salisbury, SP3 5AR Inspected: 05 October 2023 Ludwell Primary School Primary 4.3 miles A30, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, SP7 9ND Inspected: 11 June 2024 Coombe House School 4.5 miles Salisbury Road, Donhead St Mary, Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP Inspected: 08 September 2025 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Primary 4.6 miles Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ Inspected: 06 May 2022 Motcombe CofE Primary School Primary 4.9 miles N/A, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, SP7 9NT Inspected: 15 September 2023
Tisbury Children's Centre 1.7 miles The Corry, Weaveland Road, Tisbury, SP3 6HJ Inspected: 20 August 2014
Wardour Catholic Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Nightingale Lane, Tisbury, SP3 6RF Inspected: 09 December 2024 North Dorset Children's Centre - Shaftesbury Base 4.6 miles Wincombe Lane, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PZ Inspected: 21 April 2011