Best Secondary Schools in Wiltshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 28 schools across Wiltshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

18%

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	81	View school
🥈	South Wilts Grammar School Secondary	Good	75	View school
🥉	Malmesbury School Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
4.	St Augustine's Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
5.	St John's Marlborough Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
6.	Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
7.	Lavington School Secondary	Good	59	View school
8.	St Laurence School Secondary	Good	59	View school
9.	Hardenhuish School Secondary	Good	59	View school
10.	Kingdown School Secondary	Good	53	View school
11.	Matravers School Secondary	Requires Improvement	52	View school
12.	Bradon Forest School Secondary	Good	51	View school
13.	The Trafalgar School at Downton Secondary	Good	51	View school
14.	The John of Gaunt School Secondary	Good	51	View school
15.	Devizes School Secondary	Good	50	View school
16.	Sheldon School Secondary	Good	50	View school
17.	The Corsham School Secondary	Good	50	View school
18.	St Joseph's Catholic School Secondary	Good	49	View school
19.	The Clarendon Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
20.	Wyvern St Edmund's Academy Secondary	Good	45	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wiltshire?

There are 28 secondary schools in Wiltshire, of which 5 (18%) 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?

18% of secondary schools in Wiltshire are rated Outstanding and 64% 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.