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Wyvern St Edmund's Academy
Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1RE, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.2 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,335
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 80%, this secondary school has demonstrated decent performance in GCSEs, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 42.2, placing it in the top 69% nationally. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for prospective families. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 57%, indicating room for growth in foundational subjects.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 42.2 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Parent View (132 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
82%
School has high expectations
81%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
77%
Progress is communicated
76%
School keeps me informed
65%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.3%
White Other4.8%
Asian Other2.5%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.07972, -1.77175 · SP1 1RE
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN144388
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wyvernsteds.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Wyvern St Edmund's Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Wyvern St Edmund's Academy a good school?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy scores 19.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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 Wyvern St Edmund's Academy?
Based on 132 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wyvern St Edmund's Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wyvern St Edmund's Academy in GCSEs?
Wyvern St Edmund's Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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