Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 73.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 73.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
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:
- +0.55
- Confidence interval:
- [0.30, 0.79]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
Bishop Wordsworth's School is a selective boys' grammar school that sets its own testing and admission requirements. Entry into Year 7 is determined by achieving the qualifying standard in the school's 11+ examination.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For September 2027 entry, applications open on Wednesday 25 March 2026 and close on Friday 26 June 2026. Local authority applications open on Monday 1 September 2026. The 11+ test date is Saturday 26 September 2026. Result letters are available on Friday 16 October 2026. Local authority applications close on Friday 31 October 2026 and national offer day is Monday 1 March 2027.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 157 | 73.1 | — | 98.7% | 57.3% | 6.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 155 | 72.3 | +0.55 | 99.4% | 37.4% | 6.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 155 | 71.9 | +0.55 | 98.0% | 52.0% | 6.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 160 | 76.0 | +0.58 | 98.0% | 44.0% | 6.9 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Wiltshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136500 |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Michael Thorne |
| Trust | BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SP1 2ED |
| Latest pupils | 157 |
| FSM eligible | 4.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED
http://www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/View local authority page1722333851| DfE number | 5413 |
| UKPRN | 10033023 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |