St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
100%
Capacity
210
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Sanderson, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8718th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 84th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is a popular choice with families — it received 72 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury include Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Drama, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, St Osmund's Catholic Primary 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SG |
| Headteacher | Richard Sanderson |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 210 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.6% |
| School Capacity | 210 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8718th of 13,686
Nationally
838th of 1,469
In South West
84th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
57%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Exeter Street, Salisbury
Wiltshire, SP1 2SG
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