The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 359
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Fielder (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmExeter House Special School
Special school · Very close
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Leehurst Swan School
Independent · 507m away
Chafyn Grove School
Independent · 793m away
The Spires
Independent · 1.0km away
The Farringdon Centre
Independent · 1.0km away
Greentrees Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wyvern College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury's Ofsted rating?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury currently has 359 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury take?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury?
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury is in Salisbury, SP1 3BL, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury have a sixth form?
No, St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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