SchoolScoresSt Michael's CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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The Causeway, Larkhill, Salisbury, SP4 8FB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 February 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 January 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
26 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 30th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 26th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 30th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 24 parents who had raised a concern 26th highest of 30 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 14% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 30th 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. | 62%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). 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
34 pupils in this year group.
29% — 30 points below the Wiltshire average, and 33 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 29% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 44% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 53% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 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. | 102 | 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
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
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.3% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 40th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 24th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 31st highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 47 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 31st highest of 40 state primary schools in Salisbury (Wiltshire). Higher than 30% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 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
- Larkhill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Infants' School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Avondale Preparatory School 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bulford St Leonard's CofE (VA) Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amesbury CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Gate Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amesbury Archer Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiwi Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael's CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 February 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Michael's CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 33 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School?
62% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Michael's CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Michael's CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Michael's CofE Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 44 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 143006.
- 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.