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South Wilts Grammar School
Wiltshire·Secondary·South West·Academy converter·SP1 3JJ
URN: 136391GoodOfsted published 17 Nov 2019
77.0
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.79
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.55, 1.03]
98.7%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
55.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
39.5
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 77.0 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 77.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.79
- Confidence interval:
- [0.55, 1.03]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Verified key dates
Registration opens
25 Mar 2026
Registration deadline
1 Sept 2026
Exam date
26 Sept 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
South Wilts Grammar School 11+ selection test
Exam provider
GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Open day
Open day
Open day
Entry requirements
South Wilts Grammar School is a selective academy for girls in Years 7 to 11. The 2027 admissions policy states a published admission number of 160 and says applicants must sit and pass the 11+ selection procedure before they can be considered for a place.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The official Year 7 page says registration for September 2027 entry opens at midday on Wednesday 25 March 2026, closes at midnight on Tuesday 1 September 2026, the 11+ familiarisation session is on Saturday 19 September 2026, the 11+ test is on Saturday 26 September 2026, the common application deadline is Saturday 31 October 2026, and National Offer Day is Monday 1 March 2027. The same page says the Year 5 Open Evening is on Wednesday 25 March 2026 from 5:30pm to 7pm, and the Talk and Tour sessions listed for Year 5 are Tuesday 10 March 2026, Wednesday 15 April 2026 and Tuesday 7 July 2026, w...
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
18 Apr 2026
Confidence
97%
Pages checked
3
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 156 | 77.0 | — | 98.7% | 55.8% | 7.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 160 | 75.0 | +0.79 | 99.4% | 56.9% | 6.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 157 | 73.2 | +0.61 | 99.0% | 52.0% | 6.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 156 | 77.5 | +0.58 | 100.0% | 58.0% | 7.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wiltshire for local comparison.
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 73.1Progress 8 +0.55
Compare with South Wilts Grammar SchoolSt Augustine's Catholic College
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.4Progress 8 +0.33
Compare with South Wilts Grammar SchoolRoyal Wootton Bassett Academy
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 51.0Progress 8 +0.08
Compare with South Wilts Grammar SchoolSt John's Marlborough
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 50.9Progress 8 +0.36
Compare with South Wilts Grammar SchoolSchool information
| URN | 136391 |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Amanda Smith |
| Trust | SOUTH WILTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | SP1 3JJ |
| Latest pupils | 156 |
| FSM eligible | 2.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ
http://www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/View local authority page1722323326| DfE number | 5412 |
| UKPRN | 10032361 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 17 Nov 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2019 |