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Bishop Wordsworth's School

Salisbury, SP1 2ED

Boys

Ofsted: Outstanding

An outstanding boys' grammar school in Salisbury cathedral close.

Key Information

School Type

Boys

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~140

Founded

1890

DfE Number

865/5400

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Last inspected: 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

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English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Wiltshire

Registration Opens
May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Late June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Check wiltshire.gov.uk for exact dates when released.

School Website

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Location

Salisbury

SP1 2ED

Wiltshire

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Local Authority

Wiltshire Council

Admissions Info

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Girls

Outstanding

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Bishop Wordsworth's School before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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