The latest Wiltshire Healthy Schools accreditations
Thursday 2nd October 2025
This week, nine more schools have gained Wiltshire Healthy Schools accreditation for promoting healthy lifestyles and providing evidence of improved outcomes for young people.
Downland School has achieved silver level, a year after achieving bronze level (pictured) and is planning to apply for gold level next. Their recent work has shown evidence of improving life skills for pupils including better management of money and stronger communication skills.
Horningsham Primary School has achieved gold level. Outcomes from work with PhunkyFoods included a significant increase in children willing to try new foods, from 50% in 2023 to 80% in 2025, and those bringing in healthy morning snacks from 30% in 2023 to 50% in 2025.
Kings Gate School achieved silver level by improving healthy eating for pupils.
Kingsbury Green Academy gained bronze level following a visit from Wiltshire Youth representatives, who were impressed with pastoral support, promotion of healthy eating and the PSHE curriculum.
Pembroke Park Primary School gained bronze level, also working with PhunkyFoods during the past few years to promote healthy eating.
St Johns Catholic Primary School in Trowbridge gained silver level and implemented a peer ambassador programme, working with Charlie Waller Trust.
The New Forest CofE (VA) Primary School at Landford, Nomansland & Hamptworth achieved gold level, working with Living Streets over a number of years to significantly increase the numbers of children walking to school.
Silverwood School achieved silver level with a focus on improving healthy eating, supported by PhunkyFoods.
St Michael’s CofE Aided Primary School, Aldbourne achieved bronze level with a strong focus on supporting the mental health of the school community, with support from the school Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA).
Wiltshire Healthy Schools is a Wiltshire Council programme designed to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Using the whole school approach and teaching Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, schools can build on previous developments to actively promote learning and healthy lifestyle choices.
The 9 schools have all submitted evidence, describing their school provision and the difference that their work has made to the health-related outcomes for pupils.
Schools can apply for accreditation at three levels: bronze, silver or gold level. Currently 109 schools are engaged with the programme, with 81 having gained an award.
Schools wanting to know more about Wiltshire Healthy Schools can contact info@wiltshirehealthyschools.org
