Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Wiltshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 266 schools across Wiltshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

266

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

60.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

36.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Avondale Preparatory School Not applicable	Good	95	View school
🥉	St Francis School Not applicable	—	95	View school
4.	Cricklade Manor Prep Not applicable	—	95	View school
5.	The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	94	View school
6.	Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	90	View school
7.	St Michael's CofE Aided Primary Primary	Outstanding	90	View school
8.	South Wilts Grammar School Secondary	Good	90	View school
9.	St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington Primary	Good	90	View school
10.	Ramsbury Primary School Primary	Outstanding	87	View school
11.	Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	86	View school
12.	Horningsham Primary School Primary	Good	85	View school
13.	Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
14.	St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
15.	St. Peter's CE Primary Academy Primary	Good	83	View school
16.	Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
17.	Great Bedwyn Church of England School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
18.	Dinton CofE Primary School Primary	Good	82	View school
19.	Woodborough Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
20.	St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington Primary	Good	81	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wiltshire?

There are 266 primary & secondary schools in Wiltshire, of which 16 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wiltshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wiltshire is Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wiltshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wiltshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wiltshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wiltshire?

6% of primary & secondary schools in Wiltshire are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 71.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.