Pembroke Park Primary School, based in Salisbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Pembroke Park Primary School currently has around 191 pupils on roll, which is about 44% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 35.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Devizes Road, Salisbury, SP2 9LY |
| Website: | www.pembrokeparkprimary.net |
| Telephone: | 01722324050 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare McCracken |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139386 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 436 |
| Number of Pupils: | 191 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 94 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.90% | 145 |
| African | 7.30% | 14 |
| Indian | 5.20% | 10 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stratford Road , Stratford-sub-Castle SP1 3LL | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 1,107 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury College Southampton Road , SP1 2LW | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter House Special School Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.