Open Other Secondary Mixed

Avon Valley Academy

Recreation Road, Salisbury, SP4 8HH
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Avon Valley Academy
Salisbury, SP4 8HH
517 Pupils
925 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.50% FSM %
269 Boys
248 Girls
About Avon Valley Academy

Avon Valley Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 517 pupils on roll. School capacity: 925. Current headteacher: Shelley Tuke.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wiltshire
Region South West
Administrative District Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency East Wiltshire
Ward Durrington
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-07-2016
UKPRN 10057185
URN 143005
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (6)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Jamie Blay Chair of Local Governing Body 18/10/2022 13/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Thornton Chair of Local Governing Body 18/07/2024 17/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Bullock Local Governor 09/12/2024 08/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Fiona Richards Local Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Marnie Southwood Local Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shelley Tuke Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School
0.13 km • Salisbury
Other
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
0.49 km • Salisbury
Other
Avondale Preparatory School
1.12 km • Salisbury
Other
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
1.39 km • Salisbury
Other
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
1.82 km • Salisbury
Other
Robins Way School
2.62 km • Figheldean
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Avon Valley Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Avon Valley Academy has 517 pupils, with a capacity of 925.
Avon Valley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Avon Valley Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Avon Valley Academy is Mrs Shelley Tuke.
Avon Valley Academy is at Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HH, in the Wiltshire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Avon Valley Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Avon Valley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Shelley Tuke
Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HH
01980652467
www.avonvalleyacademy.co.uk/
Location
SP4 8HH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143005
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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