Avon Valley Academy vs The Stonehenge School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avon Valley Academy
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
517 students
The Stonehenge School
Amesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,072 students
| Measure | Avon Valley Academy Salisbury, South West | The Stonehenge School Amesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #324 of 402 | #286 of 402 |
| National rank | #3193 of 4,090 | #2682 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 517 | 1,072 |
| Pupils on roll | 517 | 1,072 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 55.9% | 114% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.8 | 37.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.2% | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 45.5% | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Salisbury | Amesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.avonvalleyacademy.co.uk/ | www.stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Stonehenge School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 24.9).
- •The Stonehenge School is the larger school with 1,072 students compared with 517.
- •Avon Valley Academy is a academy school while The Stonehenge School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avon Valley Academy better than The Stonehenge School?
On the Success Index (England), The Stonehenge School ranks higher (35.3 vs 24.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avon Valley Academy and The Stonehenge School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Amesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avon Valley Academy: 517. The Stonehenge School: 1,072. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avon Valley Academy and The Stonehenge School rank in South West?
Avon Valley Academy is 324th of 402 and The Stonehenge School is 286th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).