Best Schools in Salisbury
135 schools in Salisbury
Key Facts
- There are 135 schools in Salisbury, with 88.2% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 66.7% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Salisbury have 55.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 9,182 pupils across 56 primary schools.
- In Salisbury, secondary schools have an Attainment 8 score of 52.96, compared to 46.10 nationally, with 57.1% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Salisbury, the pupil-teacher ratio is 19.46 in primary schools and 18.31 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £9,044 and £7,720 respectively.
Top Nurseries in Salisbury
71 nurseries in Salisbury
Top Primary Schools in Salisbury
56 primary schools in Salisbury
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils169
P/T Ratio–
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
Salisbury, SP2 0JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils193
P/T Ratio–
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils215
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Salisbury
7 secondary schools in Salisbury
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Salisbury, SP1 2ED
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.55
Attainment 872.3
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,188
South Wilts Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Salisbury, SP1 3JJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.79
Attainment 875.0
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,185
The Trafalgar School at Downton
Ofsted
Good
Salisbury, SP5 3HN
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.02
Attainment 844.6
Eng+Maths60%
Pupils794
St Joseph's Catholic School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Salisbury, SP1 1QY
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.64
Attainment 839.9
Eng+Maths58%
Pupils597
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Salisbury
1 sixth form colleges in Salisbury
Top Independent Schools in Salisbury
7 independent schools in Salisbury
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils169
P/T Ratio–
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
Salisbury, SP2 0JE
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils193
P/T Ratio–
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils215
P/T Ratio–
SS
Sandroyd School
Salisbury, SP5 5QD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils202
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Salisbury has 135 schools, including 56 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 71 nurseries, 7 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Salisbury | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 55% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.03 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,829 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.