Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School, based in Salisbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School currently has around 225 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 9 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (71.6%). other white pupils make up about 13.3%

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.

School Information

Address: Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EJ
Website: www.manorfieldsprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01722322832
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wiltshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Jessica Clarke
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 126265

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 230
Number of Pupils: 225
Number of Boys: 113
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British71.60%161
Other White13.30%30
White and Asian3.10%7
Bangladeshi2.70%6
Other Mixed2.20%5
African1.80%4
Indian1.80%4
White and Black African1.30%3
Unclassified0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.40%1
Other Asian0.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (2.5)
Writing: Average (-1.6)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
61%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
105.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
102.9
Local authority average
103.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Westminster Road , SP2 7DG
- not rated 502 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School
Devizes Road , SP2 9LY
- not rated 1,303 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pembroke Park Primary School
Devizes Road , SP2 9LY
3out of 4 1,303 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Bemerton St John Church of England Aided Primary School
Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW
- not rated 1,343 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South Wiltshire UTC
Wilton Road , SP2 7EU
- not rated 313 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
South Wilts Grammar School for Girls
Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ
- not rated 1,179 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
South Wilts Grammar School
Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ
3out of 4 1,179 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School
11 The Close , SP1 2EB
- not rated 1,515 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Exeter Street , SP1 2ED
4out of 4 1,546 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fisherton Manor Middle School
Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ
- not rated 233 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Salisbury Avon Middle School
Devizes Road , SP2 9LY
- not rated 1,163 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Salisbury College
Southampton Road , SP1 2LW
- not rated 2,085 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salisbury Sixth Form College
66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ
- not rated 2,145 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
Wilton Road , SP2 7EU
- not rated 310 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Brunel College
Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY
- not rated 678 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Brookdale Education Centre
51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU
- not rated 1,003 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Farringdon Centre
School Lane , SP1 3YA
- not rated 1,360 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Belmont School
School Lane , SP1 3YA
- not rated 1,360 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.