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Avon Valley Academy

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Avon Valley Academy

Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HH

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

34.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

34.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.146.4
2023/2440.446.4
2024/2534.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.290.00
2023/24-0.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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St Joseph's Catholic School
13.28 km away · Voluntary aided school
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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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