Ofsted school ratings in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire (South West), 106 of 128 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.8%. That is 4.4 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 82.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 6
- Good
- 100
- Requires improvement
- 20
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 128
- rank 113/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Wiltshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Wiltshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 6 | 4.7% |
| Good | 100 | 78.1% |
| Requires improvement | 20 | 15.6% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 1.6% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Wiltshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 87 | 18 | 2 | 82.0% |
| Secondary | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 86.7% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Wiltshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 106 of 128 graded state-funded schools in Wiltshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 82.8%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Wiltshire have?
- Wiltshire has 6 schools rated Outstanding and 100 rated Good, out of 128 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Wiltshire?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Wiltshire, and 20 rated Requires improvement, out of 128 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Wiltshire?
- By phase in Wiltshire: 82.0% of 111 primary schools; 86.7% of 15 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Wiltshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Wiltshire ranks 113 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 82.8% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.