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Sarum Academy

Wiltshire·Secondary·South West·Academy sponsor led·SP2 9HS
URN: 136183
33.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.62
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.89, -0.35]
38.5%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
3.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
31.1
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 33.7 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.

Attainment 8:
33.7
5+ Eng & Maths:
39%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.62
Confidence interval:
[-0.89, -0.35]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202510933.738.5%3.7%2.8
2023/202410834.4-0.6236.1%10.2%2.9
2022/20238432.2-0.6924.0%7.0%2.7
2021/20227237.9-0.0242.0%0.0%2.9

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Wiltshire for local comparison.

Wiltshire hub
South Wilts Grammar School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 77.0Progress 8 +0.79
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St Laurence School
Attainment 8 54.5Progress 8 +0.45
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St Augustine's Catholic College
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.4Progress 8 +0.33
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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 51.0Progress 8 +0.08
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School information

URN136183
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Toni Hayzen
TrustMAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterChurch of England
PostcodeSP2 9HS
Latest pupils109
FSM eligible37.4%

Contact and identifiers

Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS

http://www.sarumacademy.org/View local authority page1722323431
DfE number6906
UKPRN10030993
Opened1 Sept 2010
GIAS updated26 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated26 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published

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