Bishop Wordsworth's School 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury is a selective boys' grammar school. It runs its own GL Assessment test, held only at the school, and only the 480 applicants living nearest sit it.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Bishop Wordsworth's School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Published Admission Number for September 2027: 160.
The 480 applicants who live nearest the school (straight-line distance) take the entrance test.
Qualifying standard: a mean score of 72% across all papers, which makes a boy eligible but doesn't guarantee a place.
The standard is 10% lower for looked-after and Pupil Premium boys.
Families must complete both the school's 11+ form and their council's application.
Testing
Papers from GL Assessment, age-adjusted by the provider.
All tests are held at the school; there's no overseas sitting.
Key dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 25 March 2026 | Registration opened |
| Saturday 26 September 2026 | 11+ test |
| Friday 16 October 2026 | Result letters |
| 31 October 2026 | Council application deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Check your distance: only the nearest 480 applicants are tested.
- ✓ A mean across papers means a weaker paper can be balanced by stronger ones.
Need help with the tests? the Salisbury 11+ explained or One-to-one 11+ tutoring.
Common questions
How many places does Bishop Wordsworth's have?＋
160 in Year 7 for September 2027.
Who can sit the Bishop Wordsworth's test?＋
The 480 applicants living nearest the school.
What is the pass mark?＋
A mean of 72% across all papers, 10% lower for looked-after and Pupil Premium boys.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.