Located in Salisbury, Sarum Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Sarum Academy currently has around 781 pupils on roll, which is about 68% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 31% who stay in school sixth forms and 47% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Westwood Road, Salisbury, SP2 9HS |
| Website: | http://www.sarumacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01722323431 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Toni Hayzen |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136183 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1150 |
| Number of Pupils: | 781 |
| Number of Boys: | 412 |
| Number of Girls: | 369 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.70% | 669 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 24 |
| African | 2.60% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 12 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Winding Way , SP2 9DY | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Xanten Way , SP2 9FL | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembroke Park Primary School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bemerton St John Church of England Aided Primary School Lower Road , Bemerton SP2 9NW | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury High School Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarum Academy Westwood Road , SP2 9HS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wiltshire UTC Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,127 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School for Girls Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| South Wilts Grammar School Stratford Road , SP1 3JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Avon Middle School Devizes Road , SP2 9LY | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fisherton Manor Middle School Highbury Avenue , SP2 7HJ | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilton CofE Middle School The Hollows , Wilton SP2 0JE | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Wilton Road , SP2 7EU | - not rated | 2,131 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel College Brunel House , Mitchell Road SP2 7PY | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookdale Education Centre 51 Hulse Road , SP1 3LU | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Hills School Home Farm Road , Wilton SP2 8PJ | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.