Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
URN: 142503 • Salisbury SP5 5NJ
Overview
- Name
- Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
- URN
- 142503
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachael Musselwhite (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01725552356
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Common Road, Salisbury SP5 5NJ
Summary
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery, located in the picturesque village of Sixpenny Handley, Salisbury, is a mixed primary academy catering to 82 pupils, with a capacity of 125. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children aged 2 to 4 years in the nursery are encouraged to explore and lead their learning journeys. The curriculum is designed to foster key values such as curiosity, resilience, and collaboration, helping students develop essential skills for their future.
The school operates from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with structured playtimes and a focus on creating a supportive community. The ethos revolves around British values and understanding local and global contexts, promoting self-respect and kindness among students. Pupil voice is integral, with opportunities for children to reflect on their experiences and contribute to school life.
Uniform is expected to promote equality and a sense of belonging, with costs kept to a minimum. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
The school operates from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, with structured playtimes and a focus on creating a supportive community. The ethos revolves around British values and understanding local and global contexts, promoting self-respect and kindness among students. Pupil voice is integral, with opportunities for children to reflect on their experiences and contribute to school life.
Uniform is expected to promote equality and a sense of belonging, with costs kept to a minimum. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
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Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 125
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 9.40
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 41 | 41 | 125 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 46 | 43 | 125 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 106 | 48 | 58 | 125 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 106 | 48 | 58 | 108 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 91 | 45 | 46 | 108 | 12.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 108 | 10.20 |
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