Wiltshire grammar school
South Wilts Grammar School
Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3JJ
Last checked 15 October 2026 · Source: DfE GIAS
- Who can apply
- Girls
- Entrance test
- South Wilts Grammar School 11+
- Papers by
- GL Assessment
- Ranking (GCSE)
- #40
South Wilts Grammar School at a glance
- Entrance test
- South Wilts Grammar School 11+
- Papers by GL Assessment
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Registration opens
- 24 March 2027
- Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
- Test day
- 25 September 2027
- Results
- Not confirmed yet
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2028
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Results
- 15 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
- Qualifying score
- Single standardised score (no figure recorded)
Dates and scores are shown only once we've checked them against the official admissions information. Always confirm with the test organiser before you rely on them.
Key dates
For September 2028 entry · children now in Year 5
- Not confirmed yet
Registration closes
- Not confirmed yet
Results
- 24 March 2027
Registration opensNext
- 25 September 2027
Test day
- 31 October 2027
Secondary school application deadline
Apply through your local council, listing grammar schools you want.
- 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
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Dates from the South Wilts Grammar School 11+, checked 19 October 2026. Official information(opens in a new tab)
September 2027 entry · children now in Year 6
- Test day
- 26 September 2026(passed)
- Results
- 15 October 2026(passed)
- Apply to your council by
- 31 October 2026
- National Offer Day
- 1 March 2027
Pass if combined standardised score across Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning reaches the standardised pass mark; no 2027 pass mark published yet
Prepare for South Wilts Grammar School
Practice matched to the GL Assessment papers this school's test uses.
GL Assessment paper packs
Timed practice papers with marking and a report on what to work on next.
Next mock exam
GL mock day — Autumn 2026 (Year 5)
Year 5 GL mock season 2026–27
Dates to be confirmed
Free sample paper
Every child gets a free sample paper in each subject with a free parent account, with a report and an estimated standardised score.
About South Wilts Grammar School
South Wilts Grammar School is a girls' grammar school for ages 11 to 16, with a coeducational sixth form. It has over 1200 students, including 400 in the sixth form, where students choose from 25 A-level qualifications. The school states its core values as kindness, involvement and aspiration.
The entrance test
Children applying for Year 7 sit the South Wilts Grammar School 11+, run by South Wilts Grammar School.
Papers by: GL Assessment.
Checked against the official admissions information. What the exam boards mean
Our guide to the South Wilts Grammar School 11+: format, dates and other schools that use it →
Catchment area
Wiltshire area with girls entry
Catchment rules can change each year. The school's admissions policy has the final word.
School results2024/25
- RankRanked #40
- GCSE Attainment 8
- 77.0 out of 90
- 98.7% got grade 5+ in English and maths
- A level points per entry
- 39.5(B average)
Source: DfE school performance tables, 2024/25. Results reflect who a school admits as well as its teaching. See all grammar school rankings and how they work
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Common questions
- Which 11+ test does South Wilts Grammar School use?
- Children applying for Year 7 at South Wilts Grammar School sit the South Wilts Grammar School 11+, run by South Wilts Grammar School.
- What format is the South Wilts Grammar School 11+?
- The South Wilts Grammar School 11+ papers are written by GL Assessment. The subjects, timings and question types are set for each test, so check the official familiarisation material for the exact format.
- Is South Wilts Grammar School for boys or girls?
- South Wilts Grammar School admits girls into Year 7.
- When is the South Wilts Grammar School 11+ for 2028 entry?
- The South Wilts Grammar School 11+ for September 2028 entry is on 25 September 2027.
- When is the South Wilts Grammar School 11+ for 2027 entry?
- The South Wilts Grammar School 11+ for September 2027 entry is on 26 September 2026. Registration closes on 1 September 2026.
- What is the pass mark for South Wilts Grammar School?
- South Wilts Grammar School 11+ uses a single standardised score, but we don't have a verified qualifying score for 2027 entry. Pass if combined standardised score across Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning reaches the standardised pass mark; no 2027 pass mark published yet A score at this level doesn't guarantee a place: South Wilts Grammar School offers places under its own admissions policy.
- When are the South Wilts Grammar School 11+ results for 2027 entry?
- Results for September 2027 entry are sent to families on 15 October 2026.
- How can my child prepare for the South Wilts Grammar School 11+?
- The South Wilts Grammar School 11+ papers are written by GL Assessment, so practise with papers in that style under timed conditions. On Academy11+ you'll find GL Assessment mock exams and a free sample paper, with a report on what to work on next.
Location
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Stratford Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3JJ