The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.1
29.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 4.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Michael Thorne (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSalisbury Cathedral School
Independent · Very close
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, Salisbury
Primary · 361m away
Salisbury Sixth Form College
16 plus · 629m away
The Farringdon Centre
Independent · 729m away
The Spires
Independent · 731m away
Godolphin School
Independent · 733m away
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Harnham Infants' School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School currently has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School take?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is in Salisbury, SP1 2ED, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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