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South Wilts Grammar School

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South Wilts Grammar School

Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,185
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.0%
Attainment 8
76.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2019

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
76.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
77.6%
Basics 9-5
98.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.8%
EBacc APS
7.04
EBacc 9-5
55.8%
EBacc 9-4
55.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.47
A*-A Grades
35.6%
A*-B Grades
66.9%
AAB+ %
23.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 169 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About South Wilts Grammar School

South Wilts Grammar School is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.9. The school has around 1,185 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for South Wilts Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. Oct 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: South Wilts Grammar School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about South Wilts Grammar School

What is South Wilts Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
South Wilts Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are South Wilts Grammar School's latest exam results?
South Wilts Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 76.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is South Wilts Grammar School located?
South Wilts Grammar School is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP1 3JJ).
How many pupils attend South Wilts Grammar School?
South Wilts Grammar School has around 1,185 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare South Wilts Grammar School with other schools?
View South Wilts Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wiltshire.