Best Schools in Wiltshire
538 schools in Wiltshire
Key Facts
- Wiltshire is home to 538 schools, with 86.5% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 92.0% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Wiltshire have 56.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 15.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Secondary schools in Wiltshire have a Progress 8 score of 0.07, an Attainment 8 score of 47.92, and 47.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4.
- Wiltshire's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.40, with £7,773 spent per pupil, and 15.5% of pupils having special educational needs, while 26.4% of schools are faith schools.
Top Nurseries in Wiltshire
272 nurseries in Wiltshire
Top Primary Schools in Wiltshire
236 primary schools in Wiltshire
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils169
P/T Ratio–
Cricklade Manor Prep
Swindon, SN6 6BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils251
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire
28 secondary schools in Wiltshire
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Salisbury, SP1 2ED
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.55
Attainment 872.3
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,188
Malmesbury School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Malmesbury, SN16 0DF
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.34
Attainment 851.8
Eng+Maths74%
Pupils1,465
South Wilts Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Salisbury, SP1 3JJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.79
Attainment 875.0
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,185
Top Independent Schools in Wiltshire
28 independent schools in Wiltshire
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils169
P/T Ratio–
Cricklade Manor Prep
Swindon, SN6 6BB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils251
P/T Ratio–
DS
Dauntsey's School
Devizes, SN10 4HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils837
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Wiltshire has 538 schools, including 236 primary schools, 28 secondary schools, 272 nurseries, 28 independent schools, 3 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,096 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.