South Wilts Grammar School
Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Wilts Grammar School is a secondary school in Salisbury for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 secondary schools in Salisbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2019, report published 17 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils are exceptionally proud to belong to this welcoming and vibrant school. The school has high expectations of all pupils; pupils meet and exceed these expectations. This is reflected both in the school's exceptional academic outcomes and in the way that pupils, and students in the sixth form, conduct themselves. They show high levels of respect for one another. The school's values of 'be kind, be involved, be aspirational' are demonstrated by all members of the school community. Pupils in Years 7 to 11 study a broad range of subjects. The school offers a wide range of A levels in the growing sixth form. Pupils are intellectually curious and develop a deep understanding of their subjects. Many pupils are enthusiastic readers. The school ensures that all pupils, including students in the sixth form, read widely and often. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm and trusting. Pupils feel happy and safe. Alongside a rigorous academic curriculum, pupils enjoy a plethora of extra-curricular activities, including successful sports teams, music ensembles, book clubs, and clubs for pupils who enjoy art, fantasy games, languages and gardening. Leadership opportunities abound. Pupils learn to be active citizens through their participation in the school's work to promote equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
156 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
161 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,200 pupils on roll, with places for 1,022
Schools near South Wilts Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leehurst Swan School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 23.3 |
| Chafyn-Godolphin | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 24.6 |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.1 |
| Brunel College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 0.5 |
| Salisbury Sixth Form College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SOUTH WILTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr Amanda Smith
- Phone
- 01722323326
- Address
- Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 136391
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.