Best 3 Secondary schools in Salisbury – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School (Secondary) in Salisbury; The Trafalgar School at Downton (Secondary) in Salisbury; South Wilts Grammar School (Secondary) in Salisbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School, The Trafalgar School at Downton and South Wilts Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Salisbury, Wiltshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 2 (The Trafalgar School at Downton), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Trafalgar School at Downton (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,150, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the Magna Learning Partnership trust.

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Attribute	Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School SP1 2ED	The Trafalgar School at Downton SP5 3HN	South Wilts Grammar School SP1 3JJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2ED	Salisbury Wiltshire SP5 3HN	Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 3JJ
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Jan 2023	2 17 Sep 2023	2 17 Nov 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	630	1022
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Boys	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Wiltshire (865)	Magna Learning Partnership	Wiltshire (865)
Website	www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk	www.trafalgarschool.com	www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone	01722333851	01725550300	01722323326
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

SP1 2ED

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2ED
Ofsted: 1 23 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wiltshire (865)
Website: www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk
Telephone: 01722333851

The Trafalgar School at Downton

SP5 3HN

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP5 3HN
Ofsted: 2 17 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Magna Learning Partnership
Website: www.trafalgarschool.com
Telephone: 01725550300

South Wilts Grammar School

SP1 3JJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3JJ
Ofsted: 2 17 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wiltshire (865)
Website: www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01722323326

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.