Salisbury Primary School, Wednesbury
Salisbury Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wednesbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 10th-highest of the 14 schools in Wednesbury with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Walsall (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Salisbury Primary School in detail
Salisbury Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Salisbury Primary School. We are delighted to share with you the rapid developments taking place here, to create a vibrant, stimulating and high quality environment in which children feel happy, safe and secure."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 74% of Year 6 pupils at Salisbury Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Walsall and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 74% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Salisbury Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Salisbury Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Salisbury Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Salisbury Primary School are Kings Hill Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 86% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 84% maths); Old Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 73% reading, 78% maths); and Old Church Church of England C Primary School (0.7 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Salisbury Primary School.
Kings Hill Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DarlastonOld Park Primary SchoolOld Church Church of England C Primary School
Who goes there
49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 56.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (58%), White British (19%) and Mixed (9%).
Salisbury Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 5 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Salisbury Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Darlaston Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salisbury Street (adjacent), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Salisbury Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Salisbury Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Salisbury Primary School are West Walsall E-ACT Academy (0.9 miles), Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School (0.9 miles), Grace Academy Darlaston (1 mile) and Wood Green Academy (1 mile).
West Walsall E-ACT AcademyStuart Bathurst Catholic High SchoolGrace Academy DarlastonWood Green Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
There are warm and trusting relationships at Salisbury Primary. Staff meet pupils as they enter the school each morning with a friendly smile. Pupils feel safe and know that adults will listen to them if they have any concerns. The school monitors pupils' behaviour closely and acts quickly to resolve any issues.
This school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils listen carefully to staff and work hard in lessons. There are opportunities for pupils to hold positions of responsibility, such as house captains and school councillors, so they have a 'voice' in school. Pupils were involved in the recent review of school rules. They describe the new behaviour policy as fair and say that staff uphold it consistently.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
There have been significant changes to the school during the last two years. Under new leadership, the building has been reorganised and refreshed to create an appealing and inviting learning environment. High-quality examples of pupils' work are attractively displayed to celebrate achievements and inspire pupils to do their best.
The curriculum has been reviewed and improved to reflect the diverse needs of pupils. The school now has an ambitious curriculum which engages pupils' interests from the early years to Year 6 and standards are rising. Pupils revisit their previous learning before moving on to new skills and concepts. Their knowledge is building and they are able to apply what they learn with confidence. Pupils are able to discuss their learning and can explain how their work is improving.
From Ofsted's July 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2015 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
49.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 78% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 76% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Salisbury Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Salisbury Primary School.
- Happy Hours Childcare Ltd800m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Salisbury Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Salisbury Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Salisbury Primary School is in Walsall; for families living there:
Apply to Walsall for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
291 pupils
356 places
65 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wednesbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wednesbury
Across Walsall council
Places available
3,855
Applications
3,340
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across Walsall council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
15.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Salisbury Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 5 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
317
Total Pupils
143
Boys
174
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
13.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,056
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,350
Per pupil
£2148k
Total funding
£223k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
17.3%
Persistent absence
289
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Salisbury Primary School
What are SATs results like at Salisbury Primary School?
Of the pupils at Salisbury Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 74% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Salisbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Salisbury Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Salisbury Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Salisbury Primary School is oversubscribed, Walsall allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Salisbury Primary School?
Salisbury Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 356 places.
How big are the classes at Salisbury Primary School?
Classes at Salisbury Primary School average 22 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Salisbury Primary School?
Salisbury Primary School has around 317 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Salisbury Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Salisbury Primary School has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 16 places, 5 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Salisbury Primary School?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Salisbury Primary School in 2024/25. 17.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Salisbury Primary School?
Apply through Walsall's coordinated admissions process, naming Salisbury Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Salisbury Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Salisbury Primary School: Happy Hours Childcare Ltd (800m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Salisbury Primary School's term dates?
Salisbury Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Walsall. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Salisbury Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 27 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Walsall is 20.5 (the median across 134 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Salisbury Primary School?
Salisbury Primary School is at Salisbury Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 8BQ.
Sources: Walsall term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)