Avon Valley Academy
URN: 143005 • Salisbury SP4 8HH
Overview
- Name
- Avon Valley Academy
- URN
- 143005
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shelley Tuke (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01980652467
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Recreation Road, Salisbury SP4 8HH
Summary
Avon Valley Academy, located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 517 pupils, against a capacity of 925. The school focuses on fostering a culture of Respect, Determination, and Excellence, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for their future pathways. The headteacher, Mrs. Shelley Tuke, emphasizes preparing young people for the challenges of the modern world.
The academy offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students and support their academic growth. Recent initiatives include an extensive careers programme, which has been positively highlighted by Ofsted in 2023. Students also participate in various extracurricular activities, such as international trips and hands-on learning experiences, enhancing their educational journey.
Avon Valley Academy is committed to promoting the well-being of its students, encouraging them to lead happy and healthy lives. The school community actively engages in events that foster collaboration and cultural exchange, such as language weeks and interactive workshops, creating a supportive environment for all learners.
The academy offers an ambitious curriculum designed to engage students and support their academic growth. Recent initiatives include an extensive careers programme, which has been positively highlighted by Ofsted in 2023. Students also participate in various extracurricular activities, such as international trips and hands-on learning experiences, enhancing their educational journey.
Avon Valley Academy is committed to promoting the well-being of its students, encouraging them to lead happy and healthy lives. The school community actively engages in events that foster collaboration and cultural exchange, such as language weeks and interactive workshops, creating a supportive environment for all learners.
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Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 925
- Pupils
- 517
- Boys
- 269
- Girls
- 248
- FSM %
- 24.50
- Open date
- 2016-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 517 | 269 | 248 | 925 | 24.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 503 | 257 | 246 | 925 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 403 | 199 | 204 | 925 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 403 | 199 | 204 | 925 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 409 | 217 | 192 | 1332 | 8.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 204 | 196 | 1032 | 7.70 |
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