The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.7
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 84 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 26 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 781
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 37.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Toni Hayzen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Primary School
Primary · 519m away
St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Pembroke Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bemerton St John Church of England Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
Free school · Grammar · 2.0km away
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sarum Academy a selective school?
No. Sarum Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sarum Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sarum Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sarum Academy?
Sarum Academy currently has 781 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sarum Academy take?
Sarum Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sarum Academy?
Sarum Academy is in Salisbury, SP2 9HS, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sarum Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sarum Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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