Chafyn Grove School has closed (Tuesday 1 September 2026).
It merged with another school.
Chafyn Grove School, Salisbury
Chafyn Grove School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 14 in Salisbury.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Chafyn Grove School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Chafyn Grove School are Leehurst Swan School (0.3 miles, selective); Chafyn-Godolphin (0.4 miles); Salisbury Cathedral School (0.9 miles); and Brunel College (1.4 miles).
Leehurst Swan SchoolChafyn-GodolphinSalisbury Cathedral SchoolBrunel College
Who goes there
In 2026, 45 pupils (28.8%) received SEN support and 4 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salisbury Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Marks Church (sw-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 269 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 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.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Chafyn Grove School is a private co-educational day and boarding preparatory school situated on the edge of the city of Salisbury in Wiltshire, in England's West Country. Founded in 1879 by Mr.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Keep up with Chafyn Grove School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
156 pupils
311 places
155 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
45
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
31.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
156
Total Pupils
70
Boys
86
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Chafyn Grove School
How many pupils go to Chafyn Grove School?
Chafyn Grove School has around 156 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Chafyn Grove School?
Chafyn Grove School 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.
Where is Chafyn Grove School?
Chafyn Grove School is at Bourne Avenue, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1LR.