Bishop Wordsworth's School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Bishop Wordsworth's School

Grammar SchoolWiltshire, South West65 days until registration closesOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

160

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

21.3:1

Stretched

About 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

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,188

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 15/11/2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

73.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96.8%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,188 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1Stretched
Religious Character
Church of England
Consortium
GL Assessment

Admissions

Published Admission Number
160 places

Student Demographics

4.1%

Free School Meals

8.7%

English as Additional Language

0.34%

EHCP

0.93%

SEN Support

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