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Salisbury Cathedral School Catchment Area

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

Salisbury Cathedral School is an other independent not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 2-13, with 215 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-13

Age range

215

Pupils

300

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Salisbury Cathedral School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Salisbury Cathedral School?

The catchment area for Salisbury Cathedral School is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Salisbury Cathedral School is set by Wiltshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Salisbury Cathedral School: 300 places, 72% filled: places available

Salisbury Cathedral School has a published admission number of 300 places. 215 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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.

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 →

Salisbury Cathedral School: School Information

Full address
1 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-13 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
126518

Other Not applicable Schools in Salisbury

If Salisbury Cathedral School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Salisbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Salisbury Cathedral 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: Salisbury Cathedral School

What is the catchment area for Salisbury Cathedral School?

The catchment area for Salisbury Cathedral School is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 siblings. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Salisbury Cathedral School oversubscribed?

Salisbury Cathedral School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 215 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for Salisbury Cathedral School?

Admission to Salisbury Cathedral School is managed by Wiltshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Salisbury Cathedral School cover?

Salisbury Cathedral School is a not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 2-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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