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Avon Valley Academy

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Avon Valley Academy

Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HH

A Good-rated secondary school in Salisbury.

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Pupils
517
Ages
11-16
FSM
24.5%
Attainment 8
34.8
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
34.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
2.3%
Basics 9-5
18.2%

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
13.0%
EBacc APS
2.91
EBacc 9-5
3.9%
EBacc 9-4
5.2%
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About Avon Valley Academy

Avon Valley Academy is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 68 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. The school has around 517 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Recreation Road, Salisbury, SP4 8HH | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Feb 2023 — Requires improvement
  4. Jun 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Avon Valley Academy

What is Avon Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Avon Valley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Avon Valley Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 68 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Avon Valley Academy.
What are Avon Valley Academy's latest exam results?
Avon Valley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 34.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Avon Valley Academy located?
Avon Valley Academy is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP4 8HH).
How many pupils attend Avon Valley Academy?
Avon Valley Academy has around 517 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Avon Valley Academy with other schools?
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