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Sarum Academy

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Sarum Academy

Westwood Road, Salisbury, SP2 9HS

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
781
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.4%
Attainment 8
33.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.8%
Basics 9-5
23.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
3.7%
EBacc APS
2.75
EBacc 9-5
0.9%
EBacc 9-4
0.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.11
A*-A Grades
11.1%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 46 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sarum Academy

Sarum Academy is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. The school has around 781 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westwood Road, Salisbury, SP2 9HS | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sarum Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sarum Academy

What is Sarum Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sarum Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Sarum Academy's latest exam results?
Sarum Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sarum Academy located?
Sarum Academy is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP2 9HS).
How many pupils attend Sarum Academy?
Sarum Academy has around 781 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sarum Academy with other schools?
View Sarum Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wiltshire.