CHILDREN's safety is being "compromised" by illegal parking outside primary schools during drop-off times. 

Drivers are being warned by police following concerns about parking and driving on pavements at Woodland Primary School, according to Wiltshire Police.

The road leading up to the school is very narrow and problems arose after parents tried to turn around after dropping their children off at the gates.

Wiltshire Police officers offered advice to the drivers and encouraged them to park elsewhere.

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Headteacher Matthew Kitley, at Woodlands, is aware of the difficulties parents face during drop offs and pickups.

He told the Journal: "Access is hard for parents driving in which makes it difficult for local residents.

"As a school, we're working with the police and monitoring is ongoing."

There are parking restrictions in place on Winding Way to help residents and Mr Kitley said this was "the right thing to do".

He proposed the green area in Winding Way could be converted into a parking area, adding: "That could work but also parents could walk."

Salisbury Journal: Mr Kitley proposed this green area in Winding Way as a parking area.Mr Kitley proposed this green area in Winding Way as a parking area. (Image: Google Maps)

Mr Kitley said the "vast majority" of parents respect the parking rules and a lot walk their children to school.

Officers also attended St. Marks and Wyndham Park on Thursday morning, January 26.

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Salisbury Police told Facebook users that officers gave "words of advice" to parents who stopped on double yellow lines.

The force claimed nobody parked on the zig-zag lines while officers were present and that this would have resulted in a fixed penalty notice.

Salisbury Journal: Police officers outside St. Marks Primary School.Police officers outside St. Marks Primary School. (Image: Salisbury Police)

Angry parents shared pictures of drivers parked on double-yellow lines on Bishopdown Road, claiming it is a "daily occurrence".

One user counted 22 vehicles on double yellow lines and called for unannounced visits from undercover police officers.

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A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "For the benefit of all children and other footpath users please can we ask that the road markings are observed.

"If you're aware of ongoing parking concerns in your area - please let us know via salisburyareacpt@wiltshire.police.uk."

St. Marks, Wyndham Park and Exeter House were approached for comment.