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SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is a free s special not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 85 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-19

Age range

85

Pupils

150

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?

The catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is set by Wiltshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning): 150 places, 57% filled: places available

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has a published admission number of 150 places. 85 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 150 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.6% of pupils at SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Salisbury.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wiltshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wiltshire school admissions →

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning): School Information

Full address
Wilton Road, Salisbury, SP2 7EU
Local authority
Wiltshire
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
57.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149746

Other Not applicable Schools in Salisbury

If SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Salisbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)

What is the catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?

The catchment area for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is the geographic zone Wiltshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wiltshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) oversubscribed?

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) has a capacity of 150 places and currently has 85 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.

What is the admissions policy for SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)?

Admission to SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is managed by Wiltshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) cover?

SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning) is a not applicable school in Salisbury, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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