Harnham Infants' School vs Salisbury Cathedral School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 902 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harnham Infants' School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
215 students
Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
230 students
| Measure | Harnham Infants' School Salisbury, South West | Salisbury Cathedral School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #394 of 1,695 | – |
| National rank | #3915 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 215 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 79.6% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.harnhaminfants.org.uk | www.salisburycathedralschool.com |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Cathedral School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 215.
- •Harnham Infants' School is a local authority school while Salisbury Cathedral School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harnham Infants' School better than Salisbury Cathedral School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harnham Infants' School and Salisbury Cathedral School?
About 902 m in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harnham Infants' School: 215. Salisbury Cathedral School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harnham Infants' School and Salisbury Cathedral School rank in South West?
Harnham Infants' School is 394th of 1,695 and Salisbury Cathedral School is unranked among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).