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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Outstandinggraded 15/11/2022Ages 11–181,188 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Salisbury, SP1 2ED
Wiltshire

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Salisbury, within the Wiltshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,188 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2022, Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.6), an average Attainment 8 score of 72.3 and 96% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Salisbury can view Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 15/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 873.1
England avg 45.1 · was 72.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths97%
England avg 45% · was 96% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths99%
England avg 65% · was 99% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.85
England avg 4.03
Sixth form — A-levelAbove average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 43.6
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 43.5
AAB or better33%
Retention100%
Value added+0.12
Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake3.6%
Free school meals3.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.9%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.3%
Attendance94.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher22.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence17.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in SalisburySee the full area report for SP1 2ED