Salisbury Primary School
88%
Capacity
324
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Walsall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 324 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 367 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Salisbury Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nin Matharu, it falls under Walsall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7430th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 58 in Walsall.
Salisbury Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 21 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Salisbury Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Walsall, Salisbury Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Salisbury Street, Wednesbury, Walsall, WS10 8BQ |
| Headteacher | Nin Matharu |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Number of Pupils | 324 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 324 / 367 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7430th of 13,686
Nationally
739th of 1,378
In West Midlands
28th of 58
In Walsall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Salisbury Street, Wednesbury
Walsall, WS10 8BQ
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