What are the best private schools in Wiltshire?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Wiltshire include Chafyn Grove School, Cricklade Manor Prep, and Dauntsey's School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Wiltshire?

Wiltshire has 13 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 159 are rated Good, meaning 87% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Wiltshire ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Wiltshire private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Wiltshire is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Wiltshire cost?

Fees for private schools in Wiltshire vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Wiltshire

28 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 28 private schools in Wiltshire, accounting for 5.2% of all schools in the area, with a total of 5,919 pupils on roll.
In Wiltshire, 75.0% of inspected private schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 8 Good out of 12 inspected.
Private schools in Wiltshire have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 16.4% have special educational needs.
The Attainment 8 score for private schools in Wiltshire is 27.37, with only 2.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, out of 5,919 pupils.

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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

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Absence–

Pupils251

P/T Ratio–

Dauntsey's School

Devizes, SN10 4HE

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils837

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Godolphin School

SP1 2RA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils320

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Heywood Prep

Corsham, SN13 0AP

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Pupils258

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Leehurst Swan School

SP1 3BQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

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Absence–

Pupils184

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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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Melksham House School

Melksham, SN12 6ES

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–16

Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus

Salisbury, SP2 0JE

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils193

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Robins Way School

Figheldean, SP4 8JT

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–11

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 Francis School

Pewsey, SN9 5NT

Independent · Primary · Ages 1–13

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Absence–

Pupils194

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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep

Calne, SN11 0DF

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils498

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Stonar School

Wiltshire, SN12 8NT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils451

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Warminster School

Warminster, BA12 8PJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils513

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Brunel College

SP2 7PY

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils26

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Compass Community School Wheatley Park

Swindon, SN25 3DF

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–17

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Absence–

Pupils12

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Coombe House School

Shaftesbury, SP7 9LP

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils128

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Meadow Bridge School

Wiltshire, SN6 6DD

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19

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Absence–

Pupils46

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The Eaves Learning Centre

Westbury, BA13 4LF

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils18

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The Spires

Salisbury, SP1 3YA

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils33

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Avondale Preparatory School

Salisbury, SP4 9DR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils92

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Compass Community School Athelstan Park

BA13 3BR

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–17

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils18

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 28 private schools in Wiltshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Wiltshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	75%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	56%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.05	+0.00
Attainment 8	27.4	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.

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Best Private Schools in Wiltshire

Key Facts

Chafyn Grove School

Cricklade Manor Prep

Dauntsey's School

Godolphin School

Heywood Prep

Leehurst Swan School

Marlborough College

Melksham House School

Oneschool Global Uk Salisbury Campus

Robins Way School

Salisbury Cathedral School

Sandroyd School

St Francis School

St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep

Stonar School

Warminster School

Brunel College

Compass Community School Wheatley Park

Coombe House School

Meadow Bridge School

The Eaves Learning Centre

The Spires

Avondale Preparatory School

Compass Community School Athelstan Park

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best private schools in Wiltshire?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Wiltshire?

How are private schools in Wiltshire ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Wiltshire private schools?

How much do private schools in Wiltshire cost?

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