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South Wilts Grammar School 11+ admissions
A girls' grammar school in Wiltshire, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
Which test
GL Assessment
School 11+ entrance test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Register for 2028 entry
24 March 2027 to 31 July 2027
Test date, 2028 entry
25 September 2027
Main entrance test
Score to qualify
293
Standardised score out of 420. September 2026 entry, All applicants, Qualification
Furthest distance offered
13.3
Miles. September 2026 entry, Places offered under oversubscription criterion (f) (other successful applicants), School published
Year 7 places
160
September 2027 entry
All 2 Wiltshire grammar schools
| School | For | Year 7 places | GCSE Attainment 8, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wilts Grammar School | Girls | 160 | 77 |
| Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School | Boys | – | 73.1 |
Compare Wiltshire grammar schools: test, scores and results day
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- School 11+ entrance test
- Written by
- GL Assessment
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Test type: GL Assessment.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027).
Registering for the test
- Registration
- 24 March 2027 to 31 July 2027
The test
- Main entrance test
- 25 September 2027
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026test 2025 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 293 standardised score out of 420 | All applicants |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- Catchment area is defined by a map held by the school and on its website; passing girls living in the catchment area are prioritised after Looked After, Pupil/Service Premium and sibling criteria.
- Official map or policy
- swgs.wilts.sch.uk
Furthest distance offered
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2026 | Furthest distance offeredSchool published | 13.3 miles | Places offered under oversubscription criterion (f) (other successful applicants) |
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
- Sept 2026160
- Sept 2027160
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 160 |
| Sept 2026 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 160 |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- Good, 22 October 2019
- Latest ungraded inspection
- 22 January 2025Improved significantly
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 156 | 77 | 98.7% | 7.05 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 160 | 75 | 98.1% | 6.78 | 0.79 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 157 | 73.2 | 96.8% | 6.56 | 0.61 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does South Wilts Grammar School use?
GL Assessment. School 11+ entrance test. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
When is the South Wilts Grammar School 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
Main entrance test: 25 September 2027. Registration: 24 March 2027 to 31 July 2027.
What score do you need for South Wilts Grammar School?
Qualifying score for September 2026 entry (all applicants): 293 standardised score out of 420. Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does South Wilts Grammar School have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 160 (September 2027 entry).
Does South Wilts Grammar School have a catchment area?
Catchment area is defined by a map held by the school and on its website; passing girls living in the catchment area are prioritised after Looked After, Pupil/Service Premium and sibling criteria. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at South Wilts Grammar School?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- swgs.wilts.sch.uk · Test provider and format, 2028 registration dates, 2028 test dates · checked 30 October 2026
- swgs.wilts.sch.uk · Qualifying scores, Distance offered, Places, Qualifying score, Furthest distance offered, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- swgs.wilts.sch.uk · Catchment or priority area, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 30 October 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.