Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School, based in Salisbury, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 15.7% 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 12.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 5 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westminster Road, Salisbury, SP2 7DG |
| Website: | www.sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01722336459 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Blanche Hannah Easthope |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126411 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 221 |
| Number of Pupils: | 217 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 102 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.20% | 161 |
| Other White | 9.70% | 21 |
| Indian | 7.80% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Westminster Road , SP2 7DG | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School Wilton Road , SP2 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury Somerset Road , SP1 3BL | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 628 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 726 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School 11 The Close , SP1 2EB | - not rated | 1,643 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 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 990 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 | 2,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College 66-78 Tollgate Road , SP1 2JJ | - not rated | 2,172 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 | 627 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU | - not rated | 631 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Farringdon Centre School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont School School Lane , SP1 3YA | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.