Pitton CE Primary School celebrates 175 years

On Friday 10th October, we held our 175 year celebration for Pitton CE Primary School.

Among those attending the celebration were past pupils (some of which who attended in the 1950s), many generations of families who had grandparents, parents and children who all either currently attend or previously attended Pitton and previous Teachers, Teaching Assistants and wider members of staff who have worked at Pitton.  We also had Governors and members of St Peter's Church at the event.

There was a '175' cake made by current staff member, Lou Safe, and tea and coffee was provided by the Friends of Pitton School, our PTA Association.

All visitors in attendance, staff and pupils received a 175 commemorative mug to take home.  John Glen MP also visited the school to see the history of Pitton CE Primary School from 1850 - 2025 display and met with current pupils.

We also buried a time capsule which had a message from each of our classes, a copy of our most recent newsletter 'Pitton News,' a list of staff, our prospectus, popular current toys and copies of articles from the Salisbury Journal about Pitton CE Primary School receiving a 'Good' Ofsted judgement, being awarded ECO school status, being featured on 'The One Show' and the recent planting of our orchard.

During the celebration the school choir sang 'I've got the Power.' 2 current pupils spoke as well as the Headteacher, Emma Wilkinson. 

It was a very enjoyable and well-attended event!