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Old Sarum Primary School

Pheasant Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH

Not rated

Inspected 3 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
38%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
283
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Old Sarum Primary School

Old Sarum Primary School is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 283 pupils on roll. It is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 22.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wiltshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
283 / 420 (67%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
3 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.7%
Free school meals
14.5%
EAL
6.4%
SEN support
18.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

38%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
100
Avg reading score
98
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%
Overall absence
16.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.8
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
15.9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24
12.22
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24
£44,516
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,252 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,293
Spend per pupil
£6,816
Income per pupil
72%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Pheasant Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH
Phone
01722410677
Head Teacher
Sarah Barwell

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Old Sarum Primary School?
Old Sarum Primary School is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Old Sarum Primary School have?
Old Sarum Primary School has 283 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Old Sarum Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
38% of pupils at Old Sarum Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Old Sarum Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Old Sarum Primary School is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Old Sarum Primary School?
Old Sarum Primary School is located at Pheasant Drive, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH.

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