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Old Sarum Primary School
Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
283
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that places it in the top 94% of schools nationally, there are notable academic strengths. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests areas for growth, and only 66% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than just 2% of schools, highlighting potential challenges in its overall environment.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
84%
My child is happy
81%
School keeps me informed
81%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
71%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School has high expectations
66%
Behaviour is good
64%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.7%
White Other4.6%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.1%
White Irish0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Location
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51.10172, -1.78700 · SP4 6GH
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN149207
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.oldsarum.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Sarum Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Old Sarum Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is Old Sarum Primary School a good school?
Old Sarum Primary School scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Old Sarum Primary School?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Old Sarum Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
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