The Spires
URN: 146166 • Salisbury SP1 3YA
Overview
- Name
- The Spires
- URN
- 146166
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Bethel (since 2022)
- Previous head
- Kirsty Fletcher
- Telephone
- 07525909328
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Salisbury SP1 3YA
Summary
The Spires is an independent special school located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 33 pupils, with a capacity of 40. The school is part of Five Rivers Child Care, an established organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people who have experienced neglect, abuse, or trauma. The ethos of The Spires is centred around helping students recover and thrive, ensuring they can fulfil their potential in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum at The Spires is designed to meet the unique needs of each pupil, incorporating therapeutic approaches to learning. This is supported by a team of trained professionals, including child psychologists and therapists, who provide a holistic framework for education and personal development. The school emphasises the importance of attachment and trauma-informed care, creating personalised care plans that cater to individual circumstances.
As part of a broader community initiative, The Spires works closely with local authorities and health organisations, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of children. The focus on collaboration and support ensures that students receive comprehensive care, fostering a sense of belonging and stability in their educational journey.
The curriculum at The Spires is designed to meet the unique needs of each pupil, incorporating therapeutic approaches to learning. This is supported by a team of trained professionals, including child psychologists and therapists, who provide a holistic framework for education and personal development. The school emphasises the importance of attachment and trauma-informed care, creating personalised care plans that cater to individual circumstances.
As part of a broader community initiative, The Spires works closely with local authorities and health organisations, reinforcing its commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of children. The focus on collaboration and support ensures that students receive comprehensive care, fostering a sense of belonging and stability in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Children & Young People’s Zone (other)
- Fostering (other)
- Enquire to foster (other)
- Types of Fostering (other)
- Long-Term Fostering (other)
- Parent and Child Fostering (other)
- Respite Foster Care (other)
- Short-Term Fostering (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fountain House Education Suite (55.2)
- Exeter House Special School (50.8)
- Avondale Preparatory School (48.8)
- Belmont School (45.2)
- Exeter House Special School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 33 | 21 | 12 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 32 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 32 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 32 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
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