Abbey Park School vs Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Park School
Swindon · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,193 students
| Measure | Abbey Park School Swindon, South West | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #108 of 402 | #5 of 402 |
| National rank | #1251 of 4,090 | #51 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 1,193 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 3.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.2 | 73.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | 96.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.1% | 98.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.18 | 6.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.6 |
| town | Swindon | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.abbeyparkschool.org.uk | www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 64.9).
- •Abbey Park School is co-educational and Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abbey Park School better than Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School ranks higher (97.1 vs 64.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abbey Park School and Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Swindon and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Park School: 1,193. Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School: 1,193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Park School and Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School rank in South West?
Abbey Park School is 108th of 402 and Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is 5th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).