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Salisbury Cathedral School
Independent school · Wiltshire
| Address | 1 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EQ |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–13 |
| Pupils | 230 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01722555300 |
| Website | https://www.salisburycathedralschool.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Lent 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Fri 19 Mar 2027 |
| Trinity 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Exeats: Fri 25 Sep 2026 to Fri 25 Sep 2026, Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Fri 20 Nov 2026, Fri 29 Jan 2027 to Fri 29 Jan 2027, Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Fri 5 Mar 2027, Fri 30 Apr 2027 to Fri 30 Apr 2027, Fri 18 Jun 2027 to Fri 18 Jun 2027
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Thu 7 Jan 2027, Fri 8 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Exeats are listed only as a Friday ('Friday 25th September - EXEAT'); no end date is given, so each exeat is recorded as that Friday only. Michaelmas half term is 2 weeks (17 Oct-1 Nov). Early May bank holiday Mon 3 May. Holy Week from Sun 21 Mar; Easter Sunday 28 Mar. Nursery closed 9 Jul. Chorister-specific dates are not given.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Michaelmas 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Michaelmas 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 10 Dec 2027 |
| Lent 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Lent 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 24 Mar 2028 |
| Trinity 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Trinity 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Exeats: Fri 24 Sep 2027 to Fri 24 Sep 2027, Fri 19 Nov 2027 to Fri 19 Nov 2027, Fri 28 Jan 2028 to Fri 28 Jan 2028, Fri 10 Mar 2028 to Fri 10 Mar 2028, Fri 12 May 2028 to Fri 12 May 2028, Fri 16 Jun 2028 to Fri 16 Jun 2028
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028, Tue 18 Apr 2028
Exeats are listed only as a Friday; no end date is given. Michaelmas half term is 2 weeks (16-31 Oct). Holy Week 9-16 Apr 2028.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep Day Fee (Years 4-8) | £8,065.00 |
| Transition Fee (Year 3 only) | £6,145.00 |
| Pre-Prep Fee (Reception, Years 1 & 2) | £4,225.00 |
| Boarding (4 or more nights) | £3,880.00 |
| Boarding (Overseas Pupils) | £4,375.00 |
| Lunch (compulsory extra) | £350.00 |
Registration fee: £120.00
Deposit: £250.00
Inc VAT termly figures for 2026-27 (excl. VAT figures also shown, e.g. Prep Day £6,720.83). Boarding is in addition to the day fee. Registration fee £120 inc VAT for Reception-Year 8 (£100 for Nursery; admissions page also quotes £100). Overseas deposit £500. Flexi boarding £50.00 + VAT per night. 15% HM Armed Forces discount; 5% sibling discount. Means-tested bursaries available.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Visit the school and the child spends a day with the school. Then complete a registration form with a registration fee, sign the acceptance contract and pay a £250 deposit two terms before joining. It is usually possible to join most year groups at the start of any term or half term.
- Taster day spent at the school
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Enford Bus Route | Enford, Netheravon, Countess roundabout, High Post, Beehive park and ride | 07:30 |
| Wilton Feeder Bus | Michael Herbert Hall, Wilton Park and Ride |
Cost: Per trip, charged termly in arrears: Enford route £2.50-£4.00 depending on stop; Wilton Shuttle £2.50. Second child 75%, third child 50%.
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.