SchoolScoresOld Sarum Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, Salisbury, SP4 6GH
01722 410677 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Salisbury (Wiltshire) comparisons use the 30 of its 47 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Salisbury (Wiltshire) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 27th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 29th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 28th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 21st highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 51 parents who had raised a concern 30th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 30% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 25%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Salisbury (Wiltshire) figures pool parents at the Salisbury (Wiltshire) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
38% — 21 points below the Wiltshire average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 46% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 98 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 42% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.4% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 47th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 24.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 29th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 37th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 40 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 87% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.1% | 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
- Greentrees Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyndham Park Infants' School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Stratford-sub-Castle CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winterbourne Earls CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pembroke Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CE Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Old Sarum Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Old Sarum Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Old Sarum Primary School?
66% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Old Sarum Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Old Sarum Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Old Sarum Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149207.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.