Best Nursery Schools in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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#1
St Francis Nursery School
St Francis Nursery School
Salisbury SP1
#2
Cathedral School Nursery
Cathedral School Nursery
Cathedral Close SP1
#3
Leaden Hall Nursery
Leaden Hall Nursery
Exeter St SP1
#4
St Marks Nursery Salisbury
St Marks Nursery Salisbury
Salisbury SP2
#5
Wiltshire Council Nursery
Wiltshire Council Nursery
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What to expect ÔÇö price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
┬À St Marks Nursery Salisbury
┬À Wiltshire Council Nursery
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À Cathedral School Nursery
┬À Leaden Hall Nursery
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À St Francis Nursery School

Nursery Schools in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå St Francis Nursery School is currently Salisbury's top-ranked nursery schools ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury has excellent nursery schools options across the city and surrounding Wiltshire villages.

All providers below are ranked by the local community and updated regularly.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of nursery schools on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best nursery schools Salisbury has to offer.

Tips ÔÇö nursery schools in Salisbury

ÔåÆBook early — popular providers fill quickly, especially for September starts.
Ask about Ofsted ratings and inspection reports.
Many providers offer free 15/30-hour funded places for eligible children.
ÔåÆVisit in person before committing — most welcome informal visits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best nursery schools in Salisbury?+

Our locally ranked list shows the top-rated nursery schools in Salisbury — updated by parents and residents.

How do I register for nursery schools in Salisbury?+

Contact providers directly. Many have waiting lists so register as early as possible.

Is nursery schools funded in Salisbury?+

Some nursery schools places are funded by the government. Ask providers about 15 and 30-hour free entitlement.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.