Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School vs Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,193 students
Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School
Salisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
265 students
| Measure | Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School Salisbury, South West | Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #5 of 402 | #1051 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #51 of 4,090 | #9712 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,193 | 265 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,193 | 265 |
| Free school meals | 3.6% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.85 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.6 | – |
| town | Salisbury | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.bishopwordsworths.org.uk/ | www.harnhamj.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.1 vs 42.0).
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 265.
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is a academy school while Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is boys and Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is co-educational.
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 Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School better than Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School ranks higher (97.1 vs 42.0 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 Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School and Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School: 1,193. Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School: 265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School and Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School rank in South West?
Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School is 5th of 402 and Harnham Church of England Controlled Junior School is 1051st of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).