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South Wilts Grammar School
Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3JJ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.6 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,185
Capacity
1,022
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels with an Attainment 8 score of 77.0, placing it in the top 1% nationally. An outstanding 99% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 95%. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 56%, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 22 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 77.0 | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 56% | Top 8% UK |
Parent View (252 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
99%
My child makes good progress
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child is happy
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
I'd recommend this school
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
Progress is communicated
92%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
Asian Indian6.0%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Black African2.0%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.07971, -1.79920 · SP1 3JJ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136391
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is South Wilts Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
South Wilts Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 October 2019.
Is South Wilts Grammar School a good school?
South Wilts Grammar School scores 97.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about South Wilts Grammar School?
Based on 252 Ofsted Parent View responses, South Wilts Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at South Wilts Grammar School in GCSEs?
South Wilts Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 77.0. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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