Wilton Site                                               

Wilton Estate papers record that " Lady Pembroke, Catherine nee Woronzov, wishes to start a Church of England National School for children and wonders if the factory site would do?" The factory site, in West Street had been leased to a firm of carpet manufacturers called Ogilvy and Wood, who ceased trading in 1840. The Estate altered the building (now Wilton Community Centre) and the school opened in 1842.

The School was granted controlled status in 1958 so we remain a Church of England Foundation. The local church remains a strong influence in the school, not only taking part in the appointment of Governors but also in demonstrating continuing educational and pastoral concerns. We assumed LMS responsibilities in 1994.

 

In 1975 a full review of the education system led to changes in the West Salisbury area; the school moved out of the old building and the age groups were split so that the 5-9 year olds came to this purpose built school in Burcombe Lane and the 9-13 year olds went to the Middle School in Wilton. Following another review the school age group was extended to 11 year olds and the Middle School was closed in July 2005. Wilton CE Primary then federated with Barford St Martin CE Primary in January 2007 and became Wilton and Barford CE Primary School.  

The Wilton Site of our school lies in the south of the town centre bordering open fields. We have two large concrete playgrounds and extensive grassy areas for games and sports as well as our own outdoor swimming pool. There is also a small enclosed courtyard with a pond and wildlife area. 

 

The Barford Site

The Barford site was founded in 1854 and was called ' Barford St Martin CE  Primary School '. It was granted controlled status under the 1944 Education act and remains a Church of England Foundation school. The local church retains interest in the school by representation on the Governing body.

 

The school was originally built to accommodate children throughout their education,from 5 to 14 year olds. Like all other small schools in England it became a Primary School when Secondary Education came to the fore initially for 11 to 15 and then 11 to 16 year olds. Following reorganisation of schools in the Wilton and West Salisbury area, it became a First School in September 1975.

 

In 2002 Barford School, together with all  other First Schools in West Salisbury area, was subject to another review and reverted back to a Primary School. Barford then federated  with Wilton Primary in January 2007 and became Wilton and Barford CE Primary School.

The Barford Site of our school is situated on West Street in Barford St Martin. It Has three classrooms, a hall and a concrete playground.