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  • Sarum Academy
  • South Wilts Grammar School
  • Godolphin School
  • Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
  • Brunel College
  • Leehurst Swan School
  • The Stonehenge School
  • St Joseph's Catholic School
  • Avon Valley Academy
  • The Trafalgar School at Downton
  • Wyvern St Edmund's
  • Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Salisbury Area

Salisbury secondary schools achieve strong GCSE results, with 68% of students achieving grades 9-7, well above the England average of 54%. South Wilts Grammar School and Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School are selective grammar schools offering academically rigorous pathways, while Godolphin School provides an independent option. With an average Attainment 8 score of 49 compared to England's 41, and 75% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families across Laverstock, Harnham, and Bishopdown have access to diverse educational provision in this historic cathedral city. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Salisbury
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Salisbury68%
vs
England54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Salisbury48.7
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Salisbury15%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Salisbury4.2
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Salisbury75%
vs
England86%
% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)
Salisbury
68%vsEngland
54%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Salisbury
48.7vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Salisbury
15%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Salisbury
4.2vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Salisbury
75%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#10SALISBURY
#3,657England

Sarum Academy

Westwood Road, Salisbury, SP2 9HS
Wiltshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
742 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School128 offers / 190 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1SALISBURY
#187England

South Wilts Grammar School

Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ
Wiltshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,130 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School160 offers / 278 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#3SALISBURY
#314England

Godolphin School

Milford Hill, Salisbury, Salisbury, SP1 2RA
Wiltshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
394 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2SALISBURY
#245England

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

Exeter Street, Salisbury, SP1 2ED
Wiltshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,184 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School157 offers / 235 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary
#12SALISBURY
#4,548England

Brunel College

Brunel House, Mitchell Road, Salisbury, SP2 7PY
Wiltshire council
GCSE
23 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
No special features
Details
Independent · All-through
#11SALISBURY
#3,860England

Leehurst Swan School

19 Campbell Road, Salisbury, Salisbury, SP1 3BQ
Wiltshire council
GCSE
184 pupils
Mixed
4-16 years
Christian
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#9SALISBURY
#3,311England

The Stonehenge School

Holders Road, Salisbury, SP4 7PW
Wiltshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,062 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School213 offers / 319 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#8SALISBURY
#3,264England

St Joseph's Catholic School

Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, SP1 1QY
Wiltshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
597 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School101 offers / 257 applications
Subscription: 2.5xOversubscribed
No special features
Details
State · Secondary
#7SALISBURY
#2,988England

Avon Valley Academy

Recreation Road, Durrington, Salisbury, SP4 8HH
Wiltshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
503 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School97 offers / 176 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Salisbury

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Neighbourhoods in Salisbury

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9The Stonehenge SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Stonehenge School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#9
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6The Trafalgar School at DowntonStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Trafalgar School at Downton

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Avon Valley AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Avon Valley Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Brunel CollegeIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#8St Joseph's Catholic SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
#5Wyvern St Edmund'sStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Brunel College

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

#12
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Joseph's Catholic School

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#8
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement
Wyvern St Edmund's

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Godolphin SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#11Leehurst Swan SchoolIndependentAll-through4-16 yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
Godolphin School

Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Leehurst Swan School

Independent • All-through • 4-16 years

#11
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#2
Gender: Boys
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1South Wilts Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
South Wilts Grammar School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Sarum AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Sarum Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#10
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus

Independent • All-through • 7-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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