About the school
Bishop Wordsworth’s School is a selective boys' grammar school in Salisbury. It admits pupils to Year 7 through an 11+ examination and also has a sixth form.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | approx. 1,200 |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Headteacher | Mike Thorne, Interim Head Master 2025-2026 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The Year 7 admissions page says more information including open events can be found in the sub-sections.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Places (Year 7) | 160 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | 25 Mar 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 26 Sep 2026 |
The only timetable found is for September 2027 entry: applications opened 2026-03-25, closed 2026-07-03, the 11+ test date was 2026-09-26, results letters were available on 2026-10-16, local authority applications opened 2026-09-01 and closed 2026-10-31, and National Offer Day was 2027-03-01.
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