SchoolScoresSt Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
Somerset Road, Salisbury, SP1 3BL
01722 333497 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 February 2020.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
95 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 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% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 27th 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. | 65% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied 22nd highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 28% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern 27th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 13% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 26th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 26%). 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
90 pupils in this year group.
70% — 11 points above the Wiltshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 22nd highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 16th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 41% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.9 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 80% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.7 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 40 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Wyndham Park Infants' School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Greentrees Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pembroke Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stratford-sub-Castle CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Sarum Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
74% of the 95 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141645.
- 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.