Harnham Infants' School
83%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Harnham Infants' School
Harnham Infants' School is a state primary in Wiltshire for children aged 4 to 7, and while the data doesn't include a specific Progress 8 or KS2 score for the school itself, the local authority average for KS2 attainment sits at 58. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2024, confirmed that standards are maintained, and it has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections. That consistency is worth noting, especially given that only six out of 201 primary schools in Wiltshire currently hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Harnham's Good grade places it in the solid middle of the local pack, and the fact that it has sustained this rating since at least its 2014 graded inspection suggests reliable, steady leadership under headteacher Natasha Dorrington.
Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive. In the most recent Parent View survey, 98% of the 44 respondents would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agreed that their child is happy (86%) and feels safe (91%), and 80% strongly agreed that the school supports their child's wider personal development. On behaviour, 66% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 91% marked bullying as not applicable, which suggests incidents are rare. The school also scores well on communication: 80% strongly agreed that the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 68% strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn. While the SEND question received no responses, the school does list provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health, and speech, language and communication needs.
Harnham Infants' is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 91 applications for 67 places and 61 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.36. The school has a range of facilities including an ICT suite, sports hall, music rooms, sensory room and a chapel, and offers clubs such as science, art, film and coding. Sports on offer include netball, dance, athletics, swimming and tennis. With 15.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a fairly typical demographic for the area. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded infant provision with strong parental satisfaction, a clear focus on safety and personal development, and a good range of enrichment activities for younger children.
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.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British76.8%
- Asian7.6%
- White (other)6.3%
- Mixed2.6%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Harnham Infants' School
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Contact Information
Saxon Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ
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