Bishop Wordsworth's School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Bishop Wordsworth's School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
160
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
StretchedAbout Bishop Wordsworth's School
Bishop Wordsworth's is a boys' grammar school in Salisbury with a mixed sixth form, where Christian values shape a strong sense of community and mutual respect. The academic curriculum is rigorous and wide-ranging, with teachers bringing deep subject expertise to lessons that build systematically on prior learning. Beyond the classroom, pupils thrive through an impressive array of activities spanning sport, music, coding, philosophy and outdoor education, with sixth formers taking mentoring roles seriously. The school provides excellent university preparation, including specialist support for those aiming at competitive courses, while also ensuring pupils understand alternative pathways such as apprenticeships.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,188
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 15/11/2022
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
73.1
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
96.8%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
4.1%
Free School Meals
8.7%
English as Additional Language
0.34%
EHCP
0.93%
SEN Support