Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8BQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Salisbury Primary School is a primary school in Wednesbury for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 10th of 14 primary schools in Wednesbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 January 2015, report published 2 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
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. Pupils are supported to be active and healthy. They benefit from an ambitious physical education curriculum. There are lunchtime and after-school sports activities. An increasing number of competitions and tournaments have started to take place, including the opportunity to play at a local football stadium. Pupils speak of after-school clubs with great enthusiasm. Pupils enjoy the weekly enrichment activities but would like more opportunities to try new things.
What the school should improve
- Not all pupils are gaining the skills they need to become fluent readers. This means that they are not able to fully access the curriculum nor be able to work independently as they continue their education. The school should ensure that the new phonics scheme ensures that all pupils read with fluency and gain the necessary skills for their future learning.
- Pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, do not have access to a sufficiently wide range of experiences beyond the curriculum. As a result, there are fewer opportunities for pupils to be resilient, independent and confident than there might be. The school should consider the enrichment opportunities that can be offered so that pupils' talents and interests can be nurtured and developed further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
317 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Salisbury Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 74% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| Old Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woods Bank Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nin Matharu
- Phone
- 01216674066
- Address
- Salisbury Street, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8BQ
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 104178
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.