Abbeyfield School
Academy converter · sixth form · 902 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.7
Free schools 16 to 19
Salisbury Sixth Form College
- Pupils on roll
- 451of 460 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Salisbury Sixth Form College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 161 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 32% went to university (Wiltshire 31%, England 37%), and 13% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 3% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Wiltshire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Salisbury Sixth Form College | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 161 | 3,827 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 32% | 31% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 13% | 23% | 19% |
| Further education | 4% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 48% | 38% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 11% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Salisbury Sixth Form College | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 395 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 124 | 2,026 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.36 | 35.35 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 3% | 18% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 36 | 29% | 23% |
| Sociology | 33 | 27% | 13% |
| Biology | 22 | 18% | 20% |
| Geography | 20 | 16% | 10% |
| History | 19 | 15% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 17 | 14% | 4% |
| Business Studies | 17 | 14% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 15 | 12% | 31% |
| English Literature | 14 | 11% | 11% |
| Fine Art | 13 | 10% | 3% |
| Physics | 12 | 10% | 12% |
| English Language | 12 | 10% | 4% |
| Environmental Science | 11 | 9% | 1% |
| Physical Education | 11 | 9% | 3% |
| Film Studies | 9 | 7% | 2% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 5% | 17% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
| Photography | — | — | 3% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 25 | 20% | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 19 | 15% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 18 | 15% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 16 | 13% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 10% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 12 | 10% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 8% | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 9 | 7% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 7 | 6% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.