The Spires

  • Special
  • Independent
  • Ages 6 to 18
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

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Spires

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Exeter House Special School0.6 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspection0% met the expected standard
St Edward's School9 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 3.0
Appleford School10 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 11.8
Robins Way School10 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published

School details

School type
Other independent special school
Sector
Independent
Age range
6 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Mark Gilbert
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.