The Spires
Ofsted: Good
School Lane, Salisbury, SP1 3YAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Spires is a special school in Salisbury for ages 6 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 14 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
Pupil numbers and mix
34 pupils on roll, with places for 40
Schools near The Spires
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter House Special School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) | 0.9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | 0% met the expected standard |
| St Edward's School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 3.0 |
| Appleford School | 10 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 11.8 |
| Robins Way School | 10 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 6 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Gilbert
- Phone
- 01722820970
- Address
- School Lane, Salisbury, SP1 3YA
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 146166
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.