Schools in Salisbury: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
121 registered schools in Salisbury, South West. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
121
Schools total
105 primary · 15 secondary
60%
Good or Outstanding
73 of 121
18
Rated Outstanding
55
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Salisbury
105 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Anton Junior School | SP10 2HA | Outstanding |
| Balksbury Infant School | SP10 3QP | Outstanding |
| Broad Chalke CofE Primary School | SP5 5DS | Outstanding |
| Clatford Church of England Primary School | SP11 7RE | Outstanding |
| Downton CofE VA Primary School | SP5 3LZ | Outstanding |
| Fordingbridge Infant School | SP6 1HJ | Outstanding |
| Greentrees Primary School | SP1 3GZ | Outstanding |
| Portway Infant School | SP10 3PE | Outstanding |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | SP2 7DG | Outstanding |
| Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery | SP5 5NJ | Outstanding |
| St James' Church of England First School and Nursery, Alderholt | SP6 3AJ | Outstanding |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover | SP10 3PF | Outstanding |
| St Mary Bourne Primary School | SP11 6AU | Outstanding |
| St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School | SP8 4GG | Outstanding |
| Woodford Valley Church of England Aided School | SP4 6NR | Outstanding |
| Wyndham Park Infants' School | SP1 3BL | Outstanding |
| Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School | SP11 7FE | Good |
| Amport Church of England Primary School | SP11 8BA | Good |
| Andover Church of England Primary School | SP10 1EP | Good |
| Anton Infant School | SP10 2HF | Good |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary | SP2 9NW | Good |
| Breamore Church of England Primary School | SP6 2EF | Good |
| Clarendon Infants' School | SP9 7QD | Good |
| Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) | SP9 7QD | Good |
| Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School | SP5 4LU | Good |
Best secondary schools in Salisbury
15 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 15.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | SP1 2ED | Outstanding |
| South Wilts Grammar School | SP1 3JJ | Outstanding |
| Gillingham School | SP8 4QP | Good |
| Harrow Way Community School | SP10 3RH | Good |
| Shaftesbury School | SP7 8ER | Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | SP1 1QY | Good |
| The Stonehenge School | SP4 7PW | Good |
| The Trafalgar School at Downton | SP5 3HN | Good |
| The Wellington Academy | SP11 9RR | Good |
| Avon Valley Academy | SP4 8HH | Requires improvement |
| John Hanson Community School | SP10 3PB | Requires improvement |
| Lift Winton | SP10 2PS | Requires improvement |
| Sarum Academy | SP2 9HS | Requires improvement |
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form | SP6 1EZ | Requires improvement |
| Wyvern St Edmund's Academy | SP1 1RE | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Salisbury address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Salisbury: FAQ
How many schools are there in Salisbury?
There are 121 registered schools in Salisbury on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 105 primary, 15 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 60% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Salisbury?
18 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Salisbury, and 55 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Salisbury postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Salisbury postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Salisbury affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.