St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 2nd of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 September 2014, report published 15 October 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 March 2024
Pupils at St Osmund's belong to a diverse and vibrant community where heritage and culture are celebrated. The school is welcoming, providing a rich range of experiences and opportunities for pupils to develop character. There are high expectations of pupils. These expectations are matched with kindness and warmth. Staff and pupils understand and reflect the school's values of 'love for God, love for each other, love for learning'. The vast majority of pupils achieve well, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has developed an ambitious curriculum which fosters a love of reading, and which is enriched by a range of additional activities, such as trips in the local area. Pupils enjoy an array of clubs and activities, including sports competitions and festivals. The school ensures that all pupils can take part, when possible. Many pupils take on positions of responsibility. They provide staff with useful feedback about life at the school, including the curriculum. Pupils in the early years get off to a strong start, including those who are at the early stages of speaking English.
What the school should improve
- In a few curriculum areas, the school does not have a consistent approach to assessment. It is not clear how pupils should be assessed in some foundation subjects, so the school cannot be sure that the curriculum is having the desired impact for all pupils. In addition, routine checks on what pupils know are not always effective. Pupils' knowledge is not secure before they are expected to apply this to new learning. As a result, misconceptions persist and these pupils fall behind. The school must ensure that there is a consistent and effective approach to assessment so that all pupils learn the curriculum as intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Cathedral School | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Martin's CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | 47% met the expected standard |
| Harnham Infants' School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| Longford Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Richard Sanderson
- Phone
- 01722322632
- Address
- Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2SG
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126425
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.