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SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)

Free schools special · Salisbury · SP2 7EU

Ages 4–19 · 116 pupils · Wiltshire

School website

Attainment 8

1.7

Overall absence

19.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Attainment 81.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence19.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)55.7%
Unauthorised6.7%
Authorised absence
13.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
12.7%
Enrolments in measure
79

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill77%

116 pupils · 150 places

Pupils on roll
116
Boys / girls
94 / 22
School capacity
150
Capacity fill
116 / 150 (77%)
Free school meals
52.6%
FSM pupils
61
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Reach South Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Goldstraw

Location

Address
Wilton Road
Postcode
SP2 7EU
Town
Salisbury
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Salisbury
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
123 on roll / 150 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 4–19, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, 116 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 52.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Salisbury
67
Academies among open schools in Salisbury
55% (37)
Open schools in SP2
14
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SalisburyNear SP2

  • Brunel College

    Other independent school

    SP2 7PY · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att80.5
    • EM5+0%

    0.4 miles away

  • Pembroke Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Salisbury · SP2 9LY · Wiltshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM38.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • South Wilts Grammar School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Salisbury · SP1 3JJ · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att875.0
    • P80.8
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence5.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Woodlands Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Salisbury · SP2 9DY · Wiltshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence10.1%
    • FSM58.3%

    0.9 miles away

  • The Spires

    Other independent special school

    Salisbury · SP1 3YA · Wiltshire

    Ages 6–18

    • Att88.4
    • EM5+13%

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Goldstraw
Telephone
01722694013
Website
https://www.sail-academy.org/

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