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The Spires Catchment Area

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

The Spires is an other independent special not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 6-18, with 33 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

6-18

Age range

33

Pupils

40

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

The Spires Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Spires?

The catchment area for The Spires 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 The Spires 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 →

The Spires: 40 places, 83% filled: places available

The Spires has a published admission number of 40 places. 33 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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 →

The Spires: School Information

Full address
School Lane, Salisbury, SP1 3YA
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6-18 years
DfE URN
146166

Other Not applicable Schools in Salisbury

If The Spires 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 The Spires 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: The Spires

What is the catchment area for The Spires?

The catchment area for The Spires 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 The Spires oversubscribed?

The Spires has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 33 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Spires?

Admission to The Spires 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 The Spires cover?

The Spires is a not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 6-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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