Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury, SP2 8JZ · Wiltshire · primary school
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129th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.1/10 against 3,141 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, tri-golf, netball, orienteering, hockey, tag rugby, cricket, and athletics. They also attend the Salisbury Mini-Marathon and forest school sessions. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 265 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have taken "decisive action" to improve curriculum and teaching, resulting in a "calm, caring environment" where pupils feel safe. While attendance and behaviour have improved significantly, pupils’ achievement remains variable, particularly regarding basic writing skills, which requires further attention.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "open culture" of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance has improved through targeted interventions, with persistent absence decreasing across all pupil groups.
- Behaviour is consistently managed, resulting in significantly reduced suspensions and "warm and respectful relationships" between staff and pupils.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they are fully included in daily school life.
- Pupils benefit from an engaging personal development programme that promotes wellbeing, diversity, and community involvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen pupils’ achievement in handwriting, spelling, and punctuation to ensure secure basic skills.
- Teaching should consistently identify and correct gaps in pupils' understanding so that errors do not persist.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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