St Martin's CofE Primary School
63%
Capacity
132
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Martin's CofE Primary School
St Martin's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 132 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's CofE Primary School "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Oliver Martindale, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
St Martin's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 14 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Netball, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Science Club, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.0%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Martin's CofE Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RG |
| Headteacher | Oliver Martindale |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 132 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.0% |
| School Capacity | 132 / 210 (63% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
23
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shady Bower, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP1 2RG
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