Salisbury Primary School
79%
Capacity
496
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury Primary School in Newham holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2014, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Good. The most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 88% of pupils met the benchmark in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits well above the Newham local authority average of 74%, placing the school 9th out of 61 primary schools in the borough and inside the top 5% nationally. The school also performs strongly at the higher standard, with 22% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects. In reading, 41% achieved the higher standard, while in maths the figure was 47%, and in writing 29%. Average scaled scores of 109 in reading and 110 in maths further underline solid academic performance across the board.
The school's journey has been one of clear improvement. In its previous graded inspection in 2013, overall effectiveness was rated Requires Improvement, with leadership and management also at that level. By the 2014 graded inspection, both overall effectiveness and leadership and management had risen to Good, and the early years provision was also judged Good. The 2024 ungraded inspection confirmed that the school has held onto that Good rating. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and every single parent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. Strong majorities also agreed that the school has high expectations and that their child does well.
Salisbury is a two-form entry primary with nursery provision for children from age 2, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 158 applications for 59 places, with 54 first-preference offers made. The school has a range of facilities including a dining hall, playing fields, music rooms, a forest school, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, football, cricket and rounders, and clubs include drama, choir and film club. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, from specific learning difficulties like dyslexia to autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With 41.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community and has a strong record of academic progress relative to the local average, making it a strong choice for families in Newham seeking a well-regarded primary with a proven track record.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 495 High Street North, Salisbury Primary School, Manor Park, Newham, E12 6TH |
| Headteacher | Hayley Carlile |
| Local Authority | Newham |
| Number of Pupils | 496 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.3% |
| School Capacity | 496 / 630 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)
433rd of 13,686
Nationally
102nd of 1,592
In London
9th of 61
In Newham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
88%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
88%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
20 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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
158
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
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
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian66.7%
- White (other)10.5%
- Mixed4.0%
- Black1.6%
- White British1.0%
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
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% 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.
22
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
16
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 Salisbury Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
495 High Street North, Salisbury Primary School, Manor Park
Newham, E12 6TH
495 High Street North, Salisbury Primary School, Manor Park
Newham, E12 6TH
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