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Sarum Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Jennifer Moore

corporate_fareMAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onSalisbury, SP2 9HS

language Visit Website phone 1722323431

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

693

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Attainment 8

33.7

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GCSE Rank

#26 in Wiltshire

#3,081 of 3,216 nationally

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Sarum Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Salisbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sarum Academy is an academy sponsor led in Salisbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 781 pupils on roll, of whom 40% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7, placing the school #26 in Wiltshire and #3,081 of 3,216 nationally. 23.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 6 A-level subjects. 33.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.13 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

33.7

Grade 5+ E&M

23.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.7%

Entering EBacc3.70%

EBacc APS2.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10.20%

EBacc APS2.89

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.68

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.02

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)68%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A11.1%

Achieving A*–B33.3%

VA Banding Average

A-level subjects offered6

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.41

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2022

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 February 2023

Inspection Report

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12 October 2017

Inspection Report

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18 June 2015

Inspection Report

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29 January 2015

Inspection Report

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02 July 2013

Inspection Report

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27 February 2013

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-10-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-01-29

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.2%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 781 pupils. During this period, there were 64 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.2%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	781	64	8.2%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	785	122	15.5%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	742	56	7.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	742	44	5.9%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	750	58	7.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	681	45	6.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	693	38	5.5%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	695	30	4.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	596	31	5.2%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	608	34	5.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	622	28	4.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	528	8	1.5%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	532	5	0.9%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	533	44	8.3%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	502	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	502	21	4.2%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	505	31	6.1%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	440	20	4.5%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	429	15	3.5%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	431	22	5.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	400	16	4.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	403	15	3.7%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	416	30	7.2%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	391	20	5.1%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	399	19	4.8%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	404	23	5.7%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 105 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

68.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

29.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree31%

disagree31%

strongly disagree16%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree42%

disagree25%

strongly disagree15%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree33%

agree16%

disagree21%

strongly disagree18%

don't know1%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree28%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree15%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree33%

disagree25%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree55%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree30%

disagree21%

strongly disagree16%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes54%

no46%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy