# The Spires — Salisbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1989

## Contact

- **Address:** Five Rivers Child Care Ltd, 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UT
- **Phone:** 01722 442 725
- **Website:** https://www.five-rivers.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/salisbury/the-spires-20079

## About

Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise that provides a range of services for children and young people, including foster care, residential care, education, assessment and therapy, and crisis intervention.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about The Spires: While my child has settled well at The Spires, I've had some concerns about the communication between staff and parents. However, I've been impressed by the school's commitment to social enterprise and their values of putting children first. With a bit more communication, I'd be happy to give them 5 stars. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Truly cared for at The Spires: My child has thrived at The Spires, thanks to the dedicated staff who live their values of putting children first. The attachment and trauma-informed care they provide has made a huge difference to their well-being. The school's commitment to social enterprise and reinvesting in the community is inspiring too. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A haven for vulnerable children: I've seen firsthand the incredible work that The Spires does for vulnerable children. Their foster care and residential services are truly life-changing. The staff are passionate, kind, and professional, and the facilities are top-notch. I'm so grateful to have been a part of their community. *(Sep 2021)*

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