Is St. Peter's CE Primary Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St. Peter's CE Primary Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 85% of pupils at St. Peter's CE Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St. Peter's CE Primary Academy?

Applications for Reception places at St. Peter's CE Primary Academy starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St. Peter's CE Primary Academy

Xanten Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FL

Local ranking3rd of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 85.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 18.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 90.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 90.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 40

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 320
Boys: 185 (52%)
Girls: 168 (48%)
Capacity: 315 (112% full)
SEND: 12.5%
FSM Eligible: 20.3%
EAL: 19.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 10.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.8
Budget per Pupil: £6,594/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 5.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.7%
Asian Indian: 9.4%
White Other: 4.7%
Black African: 4.7%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%

71.7%

White British

9.4%

Asian Indian

4.7%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01722448445

office@stpeters.dsat.org.uk

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Xanten Way

Salisbury, South West

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Administrative

URN: 145166
UKPRN: 10068112
Establishment No.: 2036
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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