Best Boarding Schools in Wiltshire
11 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- Wiltshire is home to 11 boarding schools, which accounts for 2.0% of all schools in the area, in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- These schools have achieved high standards, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, and specifically 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating out of 2 inspected.
- The boarding schools in Wiltshire cater to 4,344 pupils, with 17.1% having special educational needs, which is higher than the national average of 13.0%, and none eligible for free school meals.
- The performance data shows that boarding schools in Wiltshire have an Attainment 8 score of 26.15, significantly lower than the national average of 46.10, and 0.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths.
Chafyn Grove School
Salisbury, SP1 1LR
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–14
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Absence–
Pupils169
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Dauntsey's School
Devizes, SN10 4HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
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Absence–
Pupils837
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Marlborough College
Wiltshire, SN8 1PA
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Absence–
Pupils1,004
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Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, SP1 2EQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Absence–
Pupils215
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Sandroyd School
Salisbury, SP5 5QD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Absence–
Pupils202
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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
Calne, SN11 0DF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
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Absence–
Pupils498
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Stonar School
Wiltshire, SN12 8NT
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18
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Absence–
Pupils451
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Warminster School
Warminster, BA12 8PJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
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Absence–
Pupils513
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 538 boarding schools in Wiltshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.05 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 26.2 | 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.