Kingsbridge Academy vs South Wilts Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 166 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsbridge Academy
Kingsbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,199 students
South Wilts Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
| Measure | Kingsbridge Academy Kingsbridge, South West | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #67 of 402 | #7 of 402 |
| National rank | #889 of 4,090 | #66 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,199 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,199 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 14% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 117.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 77.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.5% | 98.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.5% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.55 | 7.05 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 39.5 |
| town | Kingsbridge | Salisbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.kingsbridgecollege.org.uk/ | www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Wilts Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 72.8).
- •South Wilts Grammar School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 1,199.
- •Kingsbridge Academy is co-educational and South Wilts Grammar School is girls.
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 Kingsbridge Academy better than South Wilts Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), South Wilts Grammar School ranks higher (96.5 vs 72.8 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 Kingsbridge Academy and South Wilts Grammar School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Kingsbridge and Salisbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsbridge Academy: 1,199. South Wilts Grammar School: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsbridge Academy and South Wilts Grammar School rank in South West?
Kingsbridge Academy is 67th of 402 and South Wilts Grammar School is 7th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).