South Wilts Grammar School, Salisbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
2.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
252 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
54
Total classes
16 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
117%
Over capacity
1,200 pupils
1,022 capacity
178 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Salisbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Salisbury
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,286
Applications
5,079
Got 1st preference
94.6%
Got preferred school
98.9%
Secondary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.16938%
Overall absence
6.625%
Persistent absence
800
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
South Wilts Grammar School
Sarum St Paul's CofE (VA) Primary School
St Mark's CofE Junior School, Salisbury
Wyndham Park Infants' School
Salisbury, Manor Fields Primary School
Pembroke Park Primary School
Greentrees Primary School
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Martin's CofE Primary School
Salisbury Cathedral School
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
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