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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Exeter Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2ED, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,188
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 97% securing a grade 5 or higher. The school's high LocaleIQ score indicates strong community engagement, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 73.1 | Top 3% 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 3% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 57% | 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%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
Asian Indian6.0%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Other2.9%
Black African2.8%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.06580, -1.79472 · SP1 2ED
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136500
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2022.
Is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School a good school?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School scores 98.1/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School in GCSEs?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.1. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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