South Wilts Grammar School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

156 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score77.0

77.0, 30.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths98.7%

98.7%, 53.3 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.4%

99.4%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.8%

55.8%, 15.3 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score7.05

7.05, 2.96 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

161 students

Average point score per A level entry39.47

39.47, 4.47 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,200 pupils on roll, with places for 1,022

Eligible for free school meals3.3%

3.3%, 23.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.9%

8.9%, 12.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.7%

4.7%, 10.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.4%

0.4%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near South Wilts Grammar School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leehurst Swan School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 23.3
Chafyn-Godolphin1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 24.6
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 73.1
Brunel College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 0.5
Salisbury Sixth Form College1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot 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
Website
swgs.wilts.sch.uk
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.