SchoolScoresHarnham CofE Controlled Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Saxon Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8JZ
01722 327218 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 22 June 2026.
In short: 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
76 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Wiltshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wiltshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 32nd lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 45th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 95% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 40 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.3% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Harnham Infants' School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longford CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Bemerton St John CofE Primary 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyndham Park Infants' School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Pembroke Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harnham CofE Controlled Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Harnham CofE Controlled Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 5 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Harnham CofE Controlled Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126351.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.