St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Salisbury

In its own words: "In Christ, we form one body and every member belongs to all the others (Rom. 12:5) As an inclusive Christian school we welcome children, families and staff from all religions and beliefs or of none. Everyone is valued equally. Every member of our school community shows care and respect for each other through strong relationships."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to St. Michael's Primary School, proudly serving the heart of Larkhill and the surrounding community. At St. Michael's, we are a warm and inclusive school where every child is valued, nurtured and encouraged to achieve their full potential."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at St Michael's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 53% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 61% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 44 families put St Michael's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 44 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Michael's Church of England Primary School are Larkhill Primary School (1 mile, Good, 65% reading, 60% maths); Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School (1.1 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School (1.1 miles, Good); and Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School (1.8 miles, Requires improvement, 77% reading, 82% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Michael's Church of England Primary School.

St Michael's Church of England Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Acorn Education Trust, an academy trust.

26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Michael's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 62% would recommend the school, 69% say their child is happy there and 14% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (85%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (14%).

9.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 37 pupils (10.3%) received SEN support and 11 (3.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Michael's Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stonehenge Retail Park (e-bound), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 20 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, St Michael's Church of England Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Michael's Church of England Primary School are Avon Valley Academy (1.1 miles) and The Stonehenge School (1.9 miles).