Sarum Academy vs Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sarum Academy
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
747 students
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Sarum Academy Salisbury, South West | Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #368 of 402 | #712 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #3605 of 4,090 | #6697 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 747 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 747 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 39.4% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.1 | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.sarumacademy.org/ | www.sarum-st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.0 vs 19.3).
- •Sarum Academy is the larger school with 747 students compared with 214.
- •Sarum Academy is a academy school while Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary 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 Sarum Academy better than Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 19.3 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 Sarum Academy and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sarum Academy: 747. Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sarum Academy and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School rank in South West?
Sarum Academy is 368th of 402 and Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School is 712th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).