South Wilts Grammar School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar school in Salisbury, South Wilts educates around 1,185 pupils - comfortably above its stated capacity of 1,022, a sign of how sought-after places here are. Entry at 11 is part of the Wiltshire (Salisbury) grammar schools consortium, which shapes how families approach the admissions process. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent inspection, with behaviour singled out as Outstanding. With a relatively low proportion of pupils on free school meals, it draws from a fairly settled local intake.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
77
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 October 2019
Teaching & academics
Results are a clear strength. The school posts an Attainment 8 score of 77 against a national average of 46.9, and 99% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.9 is typical for a large state secondary. Ofsted judged quality of education and the sixth form Good.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.89%
- EHC plans
- 0.76%
- English as additional language
- 9.2%
- Free school meals
- 2%
Schools nearby
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Salisbury, South West
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth, South West
Bournemouth School
Bournemouth, South West
Poole Grammar School
Poole, South West
Parkstone Grammar School
Poole, South West
Kendrick School
Reading, South East
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A high-performing girls' grammar where strong academic outcomes are matched by Outstanding behaviour. Families should plan for competitive consortium entry tested across English, Maths and reasoning.
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South Wilts Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.