The Spires
The Spires is an independent special school in Salisbury for pupils aged 6 to 18. It has 34 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Spires is Good, from an inspection in March 2024. In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024. GCSE results: 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | School Lane Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3YA |
| Phone | 01722820970 |
| Reference Number | 146166 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 34 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.76%
Girls: 38.24% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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The Spires is an independent special school providing effective education and support for pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a good overall effectiveness rating and a notable strength in personal development, the school has implemented a well-structured curriculum that helps pupils re-engage with learning and build positive relationships. The tailored approach to education and therapeutic support has led to impressive outcomes, equipping pupils for future challenges and creating a calm learning environment. However, some areas within the curriculum are not as clearly designed or sequenced, which impacts pupils' ability to build knowledge consistently across all subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Mar 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 18 Jun 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Oct 2018 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Effective educational and therapeutic support for pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and citizenship.
- High-quality reading instruction and engagement with literature.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Tailored curriculum that develops pupils' individual interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum design and sequencing in some subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 8.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 12.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Spires were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The Spires's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Spires is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was The Spires last inspected by Ofsted?
The Spires was last inspected in March 2024.
How many pupils does The Spires have?
The Spires has 34 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Spires cover?
The Spires for pupils aged 6 to 18.
What are The Spires's GCSE results?
In 2024 its average Attainment 8 score was 8.4, and 13% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is The Spires?
The Spires is at School Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3YA.