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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2ED

Academy converter
Boys
Church of England
Pupils
1,188
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.1%
Attainment 8
73.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

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
73.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
66.3%
Basics 9-5
96.8%

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
57.3%
EBacc APS
6.84
EBacc 9-5
52.2%
EBacc 9-4
56.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
43.63
A*-A Grades
48.5%
A*-B Grades
80.5%
AAB+ %
32.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 197 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.0. The school has around 1,188 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2ED | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

What is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School's latest exam results?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School located?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a secondary school in Salisbury, Wiltshire (SP1 2ED).
How many pupils attend Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School has around 1,188 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School with other schools?
View Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England 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.