Best Private Schools in Wiltshire
Wiltshire has 12 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Nearly all of these schools offer both day places, with just over half offering boarding places as well. There is just one boarding-only school in Wiltshire, Bishopstrow College.
Where Schools are Located
Wiltshire is well covered by independent schools. There are schools in Marlborough, Swindon and Salisbury to name a few.
School Genders in Wiltshire
Nearly all of the private schools in Wiltshire are co-ed schools, with only one girls-only school (Godolphin School and St Mary Calne School). There are no boys-only independent schools in Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Independent School League Table
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79% | St Mary’s Calne | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £34,794 | £48,510 |
| 2 | 67% | Marlborough College | Co-Ed | Boarding | £16,483 | £20,603 |
| 3 | 62% | Godolphin School | Girls | Day & boarding | £7,690 | £15,580 |
| 4 | 60% | Dauntsey’s School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £29,760 | £49,200 |
| 5 | 33% | Warminster School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | 29% | Stonar School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,400 | £15,725 |
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79% | St Mary’s Calne | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £34,794 | £48,510 |
| 2 | 67% | Marlborough College | Co-Ed | Boarding | £16,483 | £20,603 |
| 3 | 62% | Godolphin School | Girls | Day & boarding | £7,690 | £15,580 |
| 4 | 60% | Dauntsey’s School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £29,760 | £49,200 |
| 5 | 33% | Warminster School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
Best Private Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65% | St Mary’s Calne | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £34,794 | £48,510 |
| 2 | 54% | Warminster School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | 51% | Marlborough College | Co-Ed | Boarding | £16,483 | £20,603 |
| 4 | 44% | Godolphin School | Girls | Day & boarding | £7,690 | £15,580 |
| 5 | 38% | Dauntsey’s School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £29,760 | £49,200 |
Day & Boarding Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Best Private Girls Schools
Best Private Girls School by GCSE Results
The top performing girls schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79% | St Mary’s Calne | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £34,794 | £48,510 |
| 2 | 62% | Godolphin School | Girls | Day & boarding | £7,690 | £15,580 |
Best Private Girls School by A-Level Results
The top performing girls schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65% | St Mary’s Calne | Girls | Day, boarding & flexi | £34,794 | £48,510 |
| 2 | 44% | Godolphin School | Girls | Day & boarding | £7,690 | £15,580 |
Best Co-Ed Schools
Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):
| # | 9-7(A*/A)% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67% | Marlborough College | Co-Ed | Boarding | £16,483 | £20,603 |
| 2 | 60% | Dauntsey’s School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £29,760 | £49,200 |
| 3 | 33% | Warminster School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | 29% | Stonar School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,400 | £15,725 |
Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results
The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):
| # | A*/A% | School | Gender | School type | Day fees | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54% | Warminster School | Co-Ed | Day, boarding & flexi | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | 51% | Marlborough College | Co-Ed | Boarding | £16,483 | £20,603 |
| 3 | 38% | Dauntsey’s School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £29,760 | £49,200 |
| 4 | 35% | Stonar School | Co-Ed | Day & boarding | £9,400 | £15,725 |
Co-Ed School Fees
Day fees
Boarding Fees
Boarding Schools in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Private School Costs (Averages)
