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Sarum Academy
Westwood Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 9HS, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.5 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
781
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 33.7 and 43% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of pupils progressing to university is relatively low at 33%, with only 2% attending top-third universities. However, the school's performance is notably above the national average, placing it in the top 96% for GCSE Attainment 8.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.7 | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 43% | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 4% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 33% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other3.1%
Black African2.6%
Other1.5%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.08593, -1.83570 · SP2 9HS
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136183
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.sarumacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sarum Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sarum Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2017.
Is Sarum Academy a good school?
Sarum Academy scores 14.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sarum Academy in GCSEs?
Sarum Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.7. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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