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 primary & secondary schools, of which 15 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 192 rated Good — 78% of primary & secondary schools in Wiltshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wiltshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

266
Total schools
15
Outstanding
6%
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 15 (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 72% 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.