South Wilts Grammar School

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Salisbury, SP13JJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
71.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.79
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.4%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 October 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Stratford Road
Salisbury, SP13JJ
Phone
1722323326
Website
swgs.wilts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136391
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JJ
Website
http://www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SOUTH WILTS GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,022 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,130
Free School Meals
3.0% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
55%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
173 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.4 (+47.4 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
55.6 (+36.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
75.0 (+35.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.79 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
141
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,130 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(26 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(19 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be Kind Be Involved Be Aspirational"

Develop an inquiring mind and a lifelong love of learning Become independent learners Be caring and supportive of one another Have high standards of behaviour Show respect, self-discipline and self-awareness Use their imagination and be creative in solving problems Have high expectations of themselves Respect different ways of life, beliefs, opinions and ideas Develop the skills to become resilient Be active citizens Become role models whom others can admire, respect, relate to and seek out for guidance Be young leaders

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to South Wilts Grammar School where excellence, curiosity and aspiration combine to form an exceptional educational experience and lead to remarkable outcomes and life opportunities for our students. Academic outcomes are exceptional at South Wilts, thanks to a curriculum that is broad, balanced and incredibly ambitious. The school offers 25 A-level qualifications in the Sixth Form alongside several other Level 3 options such as Sports Leaders Award and Arts Award. Relationships are warm and trusting, and the school’s philosophy is underpinned by the core values of kindness, involvement and aspiration, with sustainability and equality, diversity and inclusion described as two golden threads guiding school life. Ofsted 2025 describes pupils as confident and positive about their experiences.

Facilities

Main Hall Small Hall Gym Lecture Theatre Minibus Dining Room Double Classroom Single Classroom Courts Tennis and Netball Athletics Track Outside Space

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum; 25 A-level qualifications in the Sixth Form with additional Level 3 options such as Sports Leaders Award and Arts Award Emphasis on sustainability and equality, diversity and inclusion as central to school life

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