St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Salisbury, SP1 2SG · Wiltshire · primary school
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20th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 8.8/10 nationally. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 27.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Change 4 Life and Positive Play clubs, and participate in tri-golf, football, tag rugby, boccia, athletics, mini-marathon cross-country running, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 209 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Positive Play club?
What Ofsted said about St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Overview
St Osmund’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a "diverse and vibrant community" where heritage and culture are celebrated. The school maintains high expectations matched with "kindness and warmth," ensuring that the vast majority of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with topics "thoughtfully chosen" to reflect the school’s diverse community and ensure learning "sticks."
- Pupils develop "strong learning habits" and positive attitudes, working well independently and showing a "love of reading."
- Children learn to read quickly through effective phonics teaching, with staff regularly checking progress and providing additional help for those struggling.
- Pastoral care is strong, with pupils trusting staff to help resolve problems and engaging in opportunities to be "global citizens."
- Leaders prioritise staff professional development, ensuring subject leaders have time to "improve and monitor their curriculum areas."
Areas to improve
- In a few curriculum areas, the school lacks a "consistent approach to assessment," meaning it cannot be sure the curriculum is having the desired impact for all pupils.
- Routine checks on pupil knowledge are not always effective, leading to misconceptions persisting as teaching moves on before knowledge is secure.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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
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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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