Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury, SP2 7DG · Wiltshire · primary school
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64th 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 — 5.0/10 against 4,203 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and arts and crafts clubs, participate in outdoor play and physical activity, and attend both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 221. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the daily physical programme? How does the school manage transitions for children moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as proud of their school, demonstrating a culture of inclusivity and respect. The report highlights a broad and ambitious curriculum that fosters a strong appreciation of British values and equalities, with pupils actively contributing to the wider community. Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they achieve well alongside their peers.
Strengths
- Pupils display enthusiasm for learning, listening to one another and ensuring discussions are inclusive of all.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with staff using strategies like revisiting and questioning to help pupils develop secure knowledge.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils reflecting on equality and respect with maturity and acting as responsible leaders.
- Staff skilfully adapt learning for pupils with SEND, including those with hearing impairments, ensuring full engagement with peers.
- The school fosters a love of reading, helping pupils develop fluency and interest in a wide range of texts.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, assessment is not carefully matched to the intended curriculum, meaning it does not accurately check what pupils can recall.
- Sometimes, learning activities do not build on what pupils already know, preventing those secure in their understanding from moving to more complex learning in a timely way.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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