Chafyn-Godolphin, Salisbury
Chafyn-Godolphin is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in Salisbury. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chafyn-Godolphin in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chafyn-Godolphin can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Chafyn-Godolphin are Chafyn Grove School (0.4 miles); Leehurst Swan School (0.6 miles, selective); Salisbury Cathedral School (0.6 miles); and Brunel College (1.3 miles).
Chafyn Grove SchoolLeehurst Swan SchoolSalisbury Cathedral SchoolBrunel College
Where pupils go next
Of the 40 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 28% went on to university or other higher education and 28% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 100 pupils (39.2%) received SEN support and 6 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salisbury Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shady Bower (se-bound), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 243 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
12 May 2026
Routine Inspection
20 January 2026
Inspection
24 June 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 May 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 February 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 March 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Inspection
8 March 2016
Inspection
7 October 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chafyn-Godolphin can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Chafyn-Godolphin
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chafyn-Godolphin.
- Barracudas (Salisbury)650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 23
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 13 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
31%
Available places
255 pupils
811 places
556 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salisbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
100
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
41.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
255
Total Pupils
14
Boys
241
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Chafyn-Godolphin
What are GCSE results like at Chafyn-Godolphin?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Chafyn-Godolphin can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Chafyn-Godolphin last inspected?
Chafyn-Godolphin is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Chafyn-Godolphin?
Chafyn-Godolphin has around 255 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Chafyn-Godolphin?
Chafyn-Godolphin is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Chafyn-Godolphin have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Chafyn-Godolphin: Barracudas (Salisbury) (650m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Chafyn-Godolphin?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 23 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 9 serious and 13 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chafyn-Godolphin?
Chafyn-Godolphin is at Milford Hill, Salisbury, Salisbury, SP1 2RA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)