St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
107%
Capacity
139
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 139 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 130 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucy Hill, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 48 applications for 21 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Nicholas Church of England Primary School include Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Gardening, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Nicholas Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Idmiston Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0LB |
| Headteacher | Lucy Hill |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 139 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.5% |
| School Capacity | 139 / 130 (107% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2013. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
48
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Idmiston Road, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP4 0LB
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