[1] It was built in 1848–49 to the designs of Richard Cromwell Carpenter and has been a Grade II* listed building since 1960.

R. S. Hutchings and his wife, alongside other members of the clergy,[4] and St Andrew's was consecrated by the Bishop of Salisbury, Edward Denison, on 14 March 1850.

[8] A sacristy and pulpit was added in 1887, the former commemorating the jubilee of Queen Victoria and the latter in dedication to Elizabeth Dodson.

[11] St Andrew's is built of flint rubble, which was sourced from the site of the church, Blue Lias and brick, with Caen stone dressings and copings, and a slate roof.

[2][12] It was built to accommodate 200 persons and has a cruciform plan, containing a chancel, central tower, vestry, transepts, sacristy, and nave with north and south aisles.