The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 262 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,335
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 20.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Bruce Burley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyvern College
Secondary · Very close
St Edmund's Church of England Girls' School and Sports College
Secondary · Very close
St Edmund's Girls' School
Secondary · Very close
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Chafyn Grove School
Independent · 1.0km away
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wyvern St Edmund's Academy a selective school?
No. Wyvern St Edmund's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Wyvern St Edmund's Academy?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy currently has 1,335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wyvern St Edmund's Academy take?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wyvern St Edmund's Academy?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy is in Salisbury, SP1 1RE, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wyvern St Edmund's Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wyvern St Edmund's Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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