South Wilts Grammar School vs Tavistock College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 176 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Wilts Grammar School
Salisbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
Tavistock College
Tavistock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,200 students
| Measure | South Wilts Grammar School Salisbury, South West | Tavistock College Tavistock, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #7 of 402 | #255 of 402 |
| National rank | #66 of 4,090 | #2479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Free school meals | 2.6% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 117.4% | 60.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 77.0 | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98.7% | 32.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 7.05 | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | 39.5 | 33.7 |
| town | Salisbury | Tavistock |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.swgs.wilts.sch.uk/ | tavistockcollege.org |
The verdict
- •South Wilts Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 39.6).
- •South Wilts Grammar School is girls and Tavistock College 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 South Wilts Grammar School better than Tavistock College?
On the Success Index (England), South Wilts Grammar School ranks higher (96.5 vs 39.6 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 South Wilts Grammar School and Tavistock College?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Tavistock in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
South Wilts Grammar School: 1,200. Tavistock College: 1,200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do South Wilts Grammar School and Tavistock College rank in South West?
South Wilts Grammar School is 7th of 402 and Tavistock College is 255th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).