South Wilts Grammar School
Salisbury, SP1 3JJ · Wiltshire · Grammar school
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2nd of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 125 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 9.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 100.0 · 100 | 30% | 2.99 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.79 · 94 | 25% | 2.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 76.5 · 99 | 10% | 0.99 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Wilts Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2025. In 2024/25, 98.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 77.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.79 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,200 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,022. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the high attainment levels seen in recent results? What are the specific criteria for admission for girls in the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about South Wilts Grammar School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that South Wilts Grammar School’s work has “improved significantly across all areas” since its previous rating, prompting a future graded inspection. The school is described as “welcoming and vibrant,” with pupils who are “exceptionally proud” to belong and demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exceptionally ambitious,” fostering “intellectual curiosity” and allowing pupils to build “detailed knowledge over time.”
- Staff possess “excellent subject and pedagogical knowledge,” effectively addressing misconceptions and sparking curiosity.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well” through appropriate support and staff training.
- There is a “palpable ‘buzz’ around reading,” with pupils enthusiastically reviewing and recommending books.
- Sixth form students are “well prepared for their next steps,” including applications to “academically selective universities.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.0 |
| 2024/25 | 77.0 |
| 2025/26 | 76.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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