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St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP1 3BLPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Goodby Ofsted

95%

Capacity

359

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 359 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 378 places).

Ofsted has rated St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Fielder, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5688th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 54th out of 159 in Wiltshire.

St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 74% recommending the school (95 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury include Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Tennis, Football, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSomerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL
HeadteacherHelen Fielder
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity359 / 378 (95% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (66%)

5688th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

523rd of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

54th of 159

In Wiltshire

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

66%

Expected Standard

12%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:76%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:82%
Higher:20%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:75%
Higher:30%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -5%

'22/23

71%

'23/24

66%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

Ofsted Parent View

95 responses

Would Recommend This School

74%Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
Bullying dealt with
11%
SEND support
44%
Concerns dealt with
52%
Strengths95%+ agree
Aware of curriculum

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Frequently Asked Questions About St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury

St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01722333497www.st-marks.wilts.sch.uk

Somerset Road, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP1 3BL

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Somerset Road, Salisbury

Wiltshire, SP1 3BL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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