Sandroyd School
Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West · SP5 5QD
A small independent school for boys and girls aged 2 to 13, Sandroyd sits in the Wiltshire countryside near Salisbury and offers both day and boarding places. With around 202 pupils on roll, it is a notably intimate setting where children are known individually rather than as part of a crowd. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest grade of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, and the school met all compliance standards. Under Headmistress Sarah Segrave, it follows the prep-school model, preparing pupils for the move on at 13.
202
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,945
Day fees / yr
Free month · No card needed · Cancel anytime
Schools nearby
Open in Google Maps ↗Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 202
- Location
- Salisbury, Wiltshire, South West
- Website
- https://www.sandroyd.org/
- Telephone
- 01725 516264
Headteacher
Headmistress Sarah Segrave
Want your child to win a place at Sandroyd School?
Passmate builds a personalised practice plan from your target schools' exact 11+ topics - so every session moves your child closer to a place.
- Practice matched to Sandroyd School's 11+ format
- See precisely where your child stands, topic by topic
- A profile of how they think - not just scores
Free month · No card needed
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the quality of pupils' education to be excellent, the inspectorate's top rating. As a prep school running to age 13, Sandroyd focuses on grounding children well before senior school. A substantial proportion of pupils, just over 28 per cent, receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting accustomed to teaching to individual needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 28.22%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Beyond the classroom
Sandroyd takes a deliberate stance on technology: mobile phones and personal tablets are not permitted on site. The school argues that face-to-face conversation matters for developing emotional intelligence, and that one-to-one communication serves children better. Its excellent rating for personal development reflects this emphasis on the whole child.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones and personal tablets not allowed in school. School believes communication is better on one-to-one basis and conversation is essential for developing emotional intelligence.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,685 - £30,945
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,000 - £38,430
Handful of bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2026
The last word
A small, country prep school that values conversation over screens and individual attention over scale. Day fees run from £11,685 to £30,945, with boarding up to £38,430 and a handful of bursaries for families who need support.
The Passmate verdict
Have you considered?
Coombe House School
Shaftesbury, South West
Clayesmore School
Blandford Forum, South West
Port Regis
Shaftesbury, South West
Aurora Beeches School
Wimborne, South West
Hanford Prep
Child Okeford, Blandford Forum, Dorset, South West
Bryanston School
Blandford Forum, South West
Sandroyd School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sandroyd School located?
Sandroyd School is located at Rushmore House, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Salisbury, SP5 5QD.
What type of school is Sandroyd School?
Sandroyd School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Sandroyd School?
Sandroyd School has approximately 202 pupils on roll.
What is Sandroyd School's inspection rating?
Sandroyd School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 3 February 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.