St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury, Salisbury
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Salisbury, part of Brunel Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 40 schools in Salisbury with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Capacity
- 99% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury in detail
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 76% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Across Wiltshire, 96% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Wiltshire lodged 33 appeals against primary school offers; 20 reached a hearing and 5 succeeded (25% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury are Wyndham Park Infants' School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Greentrees Primary School (0.6 miles, 82% reading, 80% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock (0.8 miles); and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 82% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury.
Wyndham Park Infants' SchoolGreentrees Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, LaverstockSarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
The trust
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is one of 8 schools run by Brunel Academies Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury (as of September 2025): 74% would recommend the school, 81% say their child is happy there and 32% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (81%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (32%).
Who goes there
16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 41 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 29 (8.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
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 Mark's School (e-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 252 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury are South Wilts Grammar School (0.4 miles), Five Rivers Online School (0.7 miles), Wyvern St Edmund's Academy (0.8 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic School (0.8 miles).
South Wilts Grammar SchoolFive Rivers Online SchoolWyvern St Edmund's AcademySt Joseph's Catholic School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Mark's is a genuinely inclusive school where all children feel valued and supported. The school balances high academic expectations with outstanding personal development, giving pupils confidence through meaningful responsibilities and enriching experiences. Parents praise the school's welcoming approach to diverse needs and commitment to each child's wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture where pupils feel safe, heard and supported with diverse needs
- Ambitious curriculum with particular strength in reading, ensuring early readers develop fluency and those falling behind catch up quickly
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND through the resource base, with integration into all school activities
- Rich personal development opportunities including trips, outdoor activities and meaningful leadership roles that build confidence and resilience
- Calm, purposeful learning environment with high behavioural expectations
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, which creates gaps in their knowledge and impacts their learning
- Foundation subject knowledge curriculum refinements are not yet fully embedded, leaving some pupils with gaps in subject-specific knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils confident they can share concerns and trust that the school will listen and act promptly.
Extracurricular Activities
Orienteering, golf, performing arts, outdoor and adventurous activities residentials, choir, sports, charity support programmes
St Mark's C of E Junior School in Salisbury has maintained its good standards from the previous inspection. The school is inclusive, welcoming and supportive, with high expectations for pupil achievement and well-being.
At a Glance
16.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
95 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
24.7
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury.
- Salisburyelevenplus At St Mark's SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Salisbury Kumon Centre500m away · Not yet graded
- Barracudas (Salisbury)820m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 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
99%
Near capacity
358 pupils
360 places
2 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salisbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
29
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
346
Total Pupils
202
Boys
144
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,665
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1939k
Total funding
£83k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
12.0%
Persistent absence
366
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
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Questions parents ask about St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
What are SATs results like at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
Of the pupils at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
No fixed boundary. When St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
Classes at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury has around 346 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury have specialist SEN provision?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 20 places, 20 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
5.7% of sessions were missed at St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury in 2024/25. 12% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Salisburyelevenplus At St Mark's School (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 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 St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is at Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)