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Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 268 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

268

Pupils

360

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is managed by Wiltshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School: 360 places, 74% filled: places available

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 268 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 360 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Salisbury.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wiltshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wiltshire school admissions →

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School: School Information

Full address
Saxon Road, Harnham, Salisbury, SP2 8JZ
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
19% of pupils
DfE URN
126351

Other Primary Schools in Salisbury

If Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Salisbury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wiltshire

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wiltshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School

What is the catchment area for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?

The catchment area for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School oversubscribed?

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School has a capacity of 360 places and currently has 268 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School cover?

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is a primary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?

Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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