SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning), Salisbury
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Salisbury, part of Reach South Academy Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) in detail
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) in its own words
In its own words: "We are a new special education free school that is part of the Reach South Academy Trust. We offer full-time education, care and therapeutic support to pupils with education and healthcare plans."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming, coding, cooking, gardening, Duke of Edinburgh and forest school.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) are The Spires (0.9 miles, Good); and Exeter House Special School (1.1 miles, Good).
The trust
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is one of 20 schools run by Reach South Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 83% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 67% to a further education college.
Who goes there
52.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).
Almost every pupil at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has an education, health and care plan (116 of 116 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has a SEN unit for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 150 places, 123 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Salisbury Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Charnwood Road (e-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 259 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) issued 89 suspensions, 104.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
At a Glance
52.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
116 pupils
150 places
34 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Salisbury
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
116
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has a SEN unit for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 150 places, 123 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
116
Total Pupils
94
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
5.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,030
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
24.3%
Overall absence
55.6%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
What are SATs results like at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
Of the pupils at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is the catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
No fixed boundary. When SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has around 116 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
Does SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) have specialist SEN provision?
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has a SEN unit for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 150 places, 123 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
24.3% of sessions were missed at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) in 2024/25. 55.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 23 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is at Wilton Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)