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.

Wiltshire has 28 secondary schools, of which 4 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 21 rated Good — 89% of 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.

28
Total schools
4
Outstanding
14%
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
🥈 South Wilts Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Abbeyfield School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
4. Malmesbury School
Secondary
 Outstanding 72 View school
5. St Laurence School
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
6. St Augustine's Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
7. Lavington School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
8. Bradon Forest School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
9. Hardenhuish School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
10. The Corsham School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
11. Matravers School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
12. Pewsey Vale School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 60 View school
13. Sheldon School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
14. The John of Gaunt School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. The Trafalgar School at Downton
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
16. Kingdown School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
17. The Wellington Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
18. Melksham Oak Community School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
19. Kingsbury Green Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
20. The Clarendon Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 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 4 (14%) 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?
14% of secondary schools in Wiltshire are rated Outstanding and 75% 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.