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.

Wiltshire has 266 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 246 with a published Ofsted inspection, 15 (6%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 84% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Wiltshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

266
Total schools
15
Outstanding (historic grade)
6%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
60.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 89 View school
2. St. Peter's CE Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 88 View school
3. Wyndham Park Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
4. Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
5. Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
6. St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Primary
 Good 87 View school
7. Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. Dinton CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
9. Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. Horningsham Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. Ramsbury Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
12. St Michael's CofE Aided Primary
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
13. The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
14. South Wilts Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 82 View school
15. Woodborough Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
17. Easton Royal Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
18. Netheravon All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
19. Pewsey Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Minety Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wiltshire?
There are 266 open primary & secondary schools in Wiltshire (closed schools are excluded). 15 of the 246 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Wiltshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Wiltshire is St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Wiltshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Wiltshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Wiltshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Wiltshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.