St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Xanten Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy is a primary school in Salisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 4th of 40 primary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 15 January 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 15 November 2022
Trust leaders hold very high expectations for the school. They have done so from the start when the school opened in 2018. School leaders have a clear vision that the school is at the heart of the community. The headteacher is a lynchpin for ensuring this happens. Staff and pupils follow the school's motto, 'Strive Beyond: Defy Limits', with determination. Pupils take pride in their school environment. Respectful behaviour is always on show and low-level disruption is not accepted. Most pupils attend school regularly as they enjoy their learning. Pupils say that there are very few instances of bullying. On the rare occasions it happens, staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. The school is well respected in its locality. The school has been on an extremely fast and purposeful journey. Leaders have dealt well with an ever-shifting landscape with both the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes to the locality. As one parent said, 'We really feel that we work in collaboration with the school and know that being there is enhancing the opportunities we give our children at home, too.' Several spoke of the rewarding ethos and atmosphere within the school.
What the school should improve
- For some pupils, the accuracy of their writing is not consistent across the curriculum. Pupils have been taught about grammatical constructions and punctuation but are not automatically applying this knowledge correctly. Leaders should ensure that pupils are supported to write fluently and without error.
- While the school celebrates its diversity, pupils' knowledge about issues such as protected characteristics is not secure, especially for pupils in key stage 2. Leaders must ensure that they build on these elements of the curriculum to support pupils' personal development.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
353 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Pembroke Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Primary | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Oliver Martindale
- Phone
- 01722448445
- Address
- Xanten Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FL
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 145166
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.