Head: Michael Thorne
An accessible boys' grammar school in Wiltshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
52
18% of max
Applications
235
Offers Made
157
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Admissions coordinated through the Wiltshire local authority area.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
Other Standalone
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
This school uses its own 11+ entrance test. The exam lasts 60 minutes. Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Admissions coordinated through the Wiltshire local authority area.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
52
18% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Open Evening
From the school website: our main Open Evening will take place on Thursday 8th October 2026
8 Oct 2026
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
The school's 2025 results at a glance — each tile shows the latest figure and how it moved on the year before.
73.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
57%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.84
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
The same numbers in context — against the England state-funded average, the typical grammar school, and grammars with a similar intake.
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
Strong averages can hide gaps. These tiles split the same cohort by disadvantage and by sex — a small gap means the school delivers for everyone, not just the strongest intake.
| Metric | Disadv. | Non-dis. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 69.3 | 73.2 | +3.9 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 90% | 97% | +7pp |
| EBacc entry | 30% | 59% | +29pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
98%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
The end of the journey — what leavers do after sixth form, and how this school's university record compares.
61%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
58%
Higher Education
−10pp vs grammar avg
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Zooming in from whole-school figures to individual subjects — where entries concentrate, and which departments stand out in either direction.
Bar = entries · chip = grade 4+ pass rate
Bar = entries · chip = A*–E pass rate
Strongest at
Mathematics
157 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
Biology
157 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
Physics
157 entries
100%
+0.7pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
50 entries
96%
-3.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
100 entries
100%
+0.1pp vs school
Chemistry
83 entries
100%
+0.1pp vs school
Biology
68 entries
100%
+0.1pp vs school
Watch list
Psychology
46 entries
98%
-2.0pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements: grade 6 or above in chosen A-level subjects, grade 7 for Mathematics and Sciences.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (68.2%)
Pupils of White British heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 20 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 9 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Scale: Inadequate → Requires Improvement → Good → Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Share of total spend going on staff
Typical English secondary: 75–80% on staff.
Spend per pupil per year
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,247
Teaching Staff / pupil
£880
Educational Supplies / pupil
£297
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£587
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,306,139 · 797 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,540,381
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£43,000
Targeted funding for 40 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£101,940
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£24,572
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£23,778
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£293,847
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£48,220
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£62,314
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,188 / 1,200(99%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Subject-specific requirements: grade 6 or above in chosen A-level subjects, grade 7 for Mathematics and Sciences.
1:21.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
92.69%
Qualified Teachers
3.5%
Absence Rate
5.02%
Persistent Absence
Facilities for learning and teaching are already excellent, and further development of the school site continues. The school enjoys an incomparable environment in the shadow of the highest cathedral spire in England
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
The school has a well-equipped library with extensive book collections, study spaces, and digital resources. The library supports both academic research and recreational reading, with quiet study areas and computer access for students.
Capital Projects
Further development of the school site continues
School Sport is exceptionally strong, and the traditions in Music and Performing Arts are impressive
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Strong traditions in Music and Performing Arts, with many major school events taking place in the Cathedral during the school year
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local volunteering opportunities, and links with primary schools. The school encourages students to engage with the local community through organized volunteer programs.
Uniform
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School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service, with a choice of main course, dessert and drink. Meals are served in the dining hall.
Homework Policy
Years 7-9: approximately 60-90 minutes per night. Years 10-11: 2-3 hours per night. Sixth Form: independent study expectations vary by subject.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and courtesy. House point system for positive recognition. Clear sanctions policy including detentions and exclusions for serious breaches.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons, but can be used at break times.
SEND Provision
The school provides SEND support through a dedicated SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) and support staff. Provision includes learning support, pastoral care, and reasonable adjustments for students with additional needs. Individual education plans are developed where appropriate.
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Route 96 from Salisbury, Route 428 from Wilton
Nearest Station: Salisbury
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with regular bus services from Salisbury city centre. Free parking is available for sixth form students. Cycling facilities and secure bike storage are provided.
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