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Sarum Academy
Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 11–18781 pupilsChurch of England
Sarum Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Salisbury, within the Wiltshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 781 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, Sarum Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.4 and 14% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Salisbury can view Sarum Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence33.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals38.6%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 833.7
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths24%
Grade 4+ English & maths43%
EBacc entry4%
EBacc average point score2.75
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.1
Value added-0.13Average · 95% CI -0.6 to 0.4
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Salisbury
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