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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personDr Stuart Smallwood

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location_onSalisbury, SP1 2ED

language Visit Website phone 1722333851

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,178

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Attainment 8

73.1

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Wiltshire

#85 of 3,216 nationally

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Salisbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is an academy converter in Salisbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,188 pupils on roll, of whom 5% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.1, placing the school #2 in Wiltshire and #85 of 3,216 nationally. 96.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 66.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 80.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 48.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.12 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

73.1

Grade 5+ E&M

96.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)66.3%

Entering EBacc57.30%

EBacc APS6.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

72.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.40%

EBacc APS6.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS6.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS6.86

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

75.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS7.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS6.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

196

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*17.4%

Achieving A*–A48.5%

Achieving A*–B80.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate99.5%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B+

Students

200

Retention rate98.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B+

Students

194

Retention rate99.50%

2022

Avg Grade

A-

Students

165

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-11-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-12-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.1%(1 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,188 pupils. During this period, there were 1 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,188	1	0.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,190	3	0.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,181	17	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,184	7	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,182	10	0.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,177	9	0.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,178	8	0.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,175	7	0.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,152	20	1.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,156	28	2.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,163	34	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,053	12	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,055	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,055	17	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	975	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	975	12	1.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	977	21	2.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	956	8	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	956	28	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	954	9	0.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	945	17	1.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	946	6	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	944	7	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	921	6	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	923	13	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	923	13	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes7%

no93%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree43%

agree29%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree77%

agree21%

disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree45%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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South Wilts Grammar School

St Laurence School

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Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Malmesbury School