Harnham Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Saxon Road Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 8JZ |
| Reference Number | 126206 |
Harnham Infants' School continues to perform effectively, maintaining the high standards established at its last inspection in 2019. The school excels in creating a nurturing environment where all pupils, regardless of their backgrounds, are well cared for and encouraged to enjoy their learning. Parents are highly supportive and praise the school's efforts to engage and support children and their families. However, there are areas for improvement, particularly concerning how the curriculum's key knowledge is structured in some subjects, which may hinder the progress of certain pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 224 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 40 | 76 |
| 2 | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.8% |
| White, Other | 6.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Feb 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school provides a warm and nurturing environment for all pupils.
- Parents appreciate the dedicated support the school offers their children.
- Pupils enjoy a range of vibrant and engaging activities.
- Staff know the pupils well and tailor activities to meet their interests.
- The curriculum is well-thought-out and encourages pupil engagement.
- Strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy ensures pupils become fluent readers and mathematicians.
- Effective support systems are in place for pupils with SEND.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the order of teaching key knowledge is not clearly defined.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2020. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 12 | 0 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Saxon Road, Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8JZ |
0 miles |
|
Salisbury Cathedral School
1 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EQ |
0.56 miles |
|
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2SG |
0.58 miles |
|
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EJ |
1.02 miles |
|
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Shady Bower, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2RG |
1.14 miles |
|
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Westminster Road, Westminster Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7DG |
1.25 miles |
|
Longford Church of England Primary School
High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4DS |
1.29 miles |
|
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary
Lower Road, Bemerton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9NW |
1.41 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL |
1.69 miles |
|
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL |
1.75 miles |
|
Pembroke Park Primary School
Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9LY |
1.75 miles |
|
Woodlands Primary School
Winding Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9DY |
1.94 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX |
1.99 miles |
|
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Stratford Road, Stratford-sub-Castle, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3LL |
2.25 miles |
|
Greentrees Primary School
Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3GZ |
2.34 miles |
|
Coombe Bissett Church of England Primary School
Shutts Lane, Coombe Bissett, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4LU |
2.4 miles |
|
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Xanten Way, Salisbury, SP2 9FL |
2.82 miles |
|
Old Sarum Primary School
Pheasant Drive, Old Sarum, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6GH |
3.07 miles |
|
Wilton CofE Primary School
Burcombe Lane, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0ES |
3.37 miles |
|
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD |
3.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED |
0.69 miles |
|
Brunel College
Brunel House, Mitchell Road, Salisbury, SP2 7PY |
0.81 miles |
|
Salisbury Sixth Form College
66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2JJ |
1 miles |
|
The Spires
School Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3YA |
1.08 miles |
|
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU |
1.13 miles |
|
Godolphin School
|
1.13 miles |
|
Leehurst Swan School
|
1.41 miles |
|
Chafyn Grove School
Bourne Avenue, Salisbury, SP1 1LR |
1.45 miles |
|
South Wilts Grammar School
Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Exeter House Special School
Somerset Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3BL |
1.67 miles |
|
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RE |
2.07 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic School
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QY |
2.18 miles |
|
Sarum Academy
Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS |
2.26 miles |
|
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
The Hollows, Salisbury, SP2 0JE |
3.45 miles |