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Avon Valley Academy
Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 8HH, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
517
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 94% nationally. While 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher attainment levels, as only 18% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 78% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 34.8 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child feels safe
79%
I'd recommend this school
78%
My child is happy
75%
My child makes good progress
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
Behaviour is good
75%
School has high expectations
74%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.4%
Other11.4%
White Other3.1%
Black African2.9%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.20061, -1.77062 · SP4 8HH
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN143005
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.avonvalleyacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Avon Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Avon Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Avon Valley Academy a good school?
Avon Valley Academy scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Avon Valley Academy?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, Avon Valley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Avon Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Avon Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.8. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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