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Sarum Academy
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupil progress and achievement are improving in a wide range of subject areas, including English and mathematics, so that pupils now make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and courteous to one another and adults. They demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Opportunities for professional development improve their practice further.
Current Educational Practices: Subject teachers supported by local schools, e.g., science, to improve teaching quality.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong relationships with pupils; variable effectiveness of teaching assistants.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents, pupils, staff and governors are extremely positive about the changes.
Communication: Parents value information on their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly positive about aspects of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Highly ambitious leaders ensure staff accountability for pupils' learning and outcomes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders鈥� accurate self-evaluation ensures that the progress towards targets is carefully monitored.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and derogatory language is not tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils actively engaged in school life through various groups.
Extracurricular Offerings: Ethos group and anti-bullying ambassadors among activities.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers advice and guidance are a strength.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students follow study programmes that meet their needs and interests.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good.
Subjects Offered: School struggles to provide the broadest possible curriculum, particularly at Key Stage 4.
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About Us
Sarum Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 742 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 12% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 21.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 12% | 98% | 94% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 35.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% | 25.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 18.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 12.54% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 79% | 90.23% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 63 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 84.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 34.06% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 40.71% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 4.68% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 3.35% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% | 29.2% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 42.15% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.65% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.96% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 93.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 154 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 36.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 42.57% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.9% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.27% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.07% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 12 | 29.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 14 | 44.21% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 20.3% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.7% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.7% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.02 | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 45 | 149 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 84.86% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 35.86% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 42.71% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.96% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.86% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.04% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% 1 | 29.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 4 | 43.14% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.4% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.79 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 91.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 95 | 156 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 82.86% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 34.79% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 45.29% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.36% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.39% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.46% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 30.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 43.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 25.58% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.53% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.55% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 69 | 170 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 33.69% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 44.31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.31% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.15% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.54% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.96% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.96 | 31.24 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.73 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 40 | 152 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 18% | 52.91% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.55% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 42% | 30% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 7.95% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.38 | 35.34 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 18.79% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 169 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 56% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.73% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 43% | 27.41% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.95% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.20 6 | 30.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 37 | 171 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 22% | 52.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.68% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 29.05% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 8.45% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.51 | 30.34 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 11.11 | 29.45 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.87% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 7 | 31.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 26.41% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.23% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.59 | 31.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.97 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.31% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 36.24% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 29.1% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sarum Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1