Harnham Infants' School
83%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Harnham Infants' School
Harnham Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 224 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated Harnham Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Natasha Dorrington, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
Harnham Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 91 applications for 67 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
Harnham Infants' School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (44 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Harnham Infants' School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Harnham Infants' School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Saxon Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ |
| Headteacher | Natasha Dorrington |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.2% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 270 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
44 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed67
91
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Saxon Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ
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