Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
URN: 136500 • Salisbury SP1 2ED
Overview
- Name
- Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
- URN
- 136500
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stuart Smallwood (since 2023) , Headmaster
- Previous head
- Matthew Morgan, Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01722333851
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Exeter Street, Salisbury SP1 2ED
Summary
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a boys' secondary academy located in Salisbury, Wiltshire, with a current enrolment of 1,188 students and a capacity of 1,200. Founded in 1890 by John Wordsworth, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and personal development. It aims to foster integrity and resilience in students, preparing them to face the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities in sports, music, and the arts. It is committed to providing individual mentoring and pastoral support, ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential. The vibrant Sixth Form includes both boys and girls, promoting a collaborative learning environment.
Bishop Wordsworth's is situated in the picturesque Cathedral Close, enhancing its educational setting. The school encourages leadership and responsibility among older students, who serve as role models for younger peers. With a strong focus on academic achievement, many graduates progress to competitive universities, contributing to diverse fields as alumni.
The school offers a broad curriculum alongside extensive extracurricular opportunities in sports, music, and the arts. It is committed to providing individual mentoring and pastoral support, ensuring that every student can achieve their full potential. The vibrant Sixth Form includes both boys and girls, promoting a collaborative learning environment.
Bishop Wordsworth's is situated in the picturesque Cathedral Close, enhancing its educational setting. The school encourages leadership and responsibility among older students, who serve as role models for younger peers. With a strong focus on academic achievement, many graduates progress to competitive universities, contributing to diverse fields as alumni.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- BWS Network (other)
- Main School (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- MCAS (other)
- Sixth Form (other)
- Webmail (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Wordsworth's Grammar School (70.2)
- South Wilts Grammar School for Girls (70.2)
- The Trafalgar School at Downton (64.5)
- South Wilts Grammar School (63.6)
- St Edmund's Girls' School (61.0)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WORDSWORTH'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1188
- Boys
- 1050
- Girls
- 138
- FSM %
- 4.10
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1188 | 1050 | 138 | 1200 | 4.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1184 | 1049 | 135 | 884 | 3.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1156 | 1053 | 103 | 884 | 2.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1156 | 1053 | 103 | 884 | 2.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1055 | 1013 | 42 | 884 | 2.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 975 | 975 | 0 | 884 | 1.90 |
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