Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 17th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 16 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils say that Manor Fields Primary is a happy place where everyone is welcome. Most pupils attend well. Children get off to a great start in Reception because they learn routines quickly and the curriculum is carefully thought out to meet their needs. Elsewhere, pupils follow a broad curriculum and most learn it well. Every pupil learns Spanish. Pupils' studies go beyond the classroom. For example, they undertake geographical fieldwork in the locality and beyond. Highlights for many pupils are visiting the science museum and the pantomime. Pupils like taking part in charity events such as Macmillan Coffee mornings. There are lots of extra-curricular clubs on offer for pupils to enjoy. Pupils respond well to the consistent expectations staff set. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Over time, most pupils become confident and self- assured. They say that bullying is rare but when it does happen staff act quickly and deal with it. Pupils receive strong pastoral support, including those pupils in the specialist resource base (SRB). The vast majority of parents or carers are positive about the school. For example, every parent who responded to Ofsted's online questionnaire, Parent View, would recommend the school to another parent.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not always build astutely on what pupils already know. Some teaching does not address pupils' misconceptions sufficiently or pupils do not learn the most essential knowledge they need to know next. This slows a minority of pupils' learning down. Leaders must ensure that teaching focuses precisely on what all pupils need to know next and any misconceptions are dealt with swiftly, including in the specialist resource base.
- Some recent adaptations to the English curriculum are still being embedded. A minority of older pupils do not get enough practice to secure the most complex knowledge they need to thrive. Leaders must ensure that all pupils learn the intended curriculum in good time, so that all pupils are able to apply their English knowledge expertly and to write with the complexity and flair of which they are capable.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
225 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Salisbury Cathedral School | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Harnham Infants' School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jessica Clarke
- Phone
- 01722322832
- Address
- Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EJ
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126265
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.