Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Salisbury, South West SP5 5NJ · Dorset
#97 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#1006 of 15,697 nationally
About Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Salisbury, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 73 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 88.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of primary schools in England and 97th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (88th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 73; capacity filled 58.4%.
There are 62 schools in Salisbury; Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery ranks 7th of 58 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)7.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 73
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 7.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 58.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Sandroyd School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
194 students · 4.3 km away
Wimborne St Giles Church of England First School and Nursery
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
70 students · 6.3 km away
Cranborne Middle School
Wimborne · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
265 students · 7.3 km away
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
73 students · 7.3 km away
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
Salisbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
189 students · 9.4 km away
Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 10 km away
Witchampton Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
45 students · 11 km away
Downlands Community School
Blandford Forum · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
201 students · 12 km away
Pimperne Church of England VC Primary School
Blandford Forum · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students · 12 km away
Trinity Church of England First School
Verwood · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
128 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Rumon's Church of England Infants School
Tavistock · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
73 students
Mithian School
St Agnes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
73 students
Cranborne Church of England First School
Wimborne · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
73 students
Landewednack Community Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
73 students
Grade-Ruan CofE Primary School
Helston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
72 students
Loders CofE Primary Academy
Bridport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
72 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery a good school?
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 88.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England) and ranks #97 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery rank in South West?
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery ranks #97 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #1006 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery?
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery had 73 students in 2025.
Is Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.