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Warminster School

Other independent school · Warminster, BA12 8PJ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,261 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils433
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Mark Sully
Local authorityWiltshire
Opened01 Jan 1921
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126522.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3345.246.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.1.6%63.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%43.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11.7%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 463--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWiltshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.33.83, similar to England, similar to Wiltshire35.3535
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels36.38, similar to England, similar to Wiltshire36.3635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better17.4%, similar to England, similar to Wiltshire17.7%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.01, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study73--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils433
Girls195
Boys238
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.103
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.72.7%
Higher education34.5%
Employment29.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.5.5%
Apprenticeship1.8%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Warminster School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Minster CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.4 miPrimarySambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryPrincecroft Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryThe Avenue Primary School and Children's CentreAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryNew Close Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.0 miPrimarySt John's CofE SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miSecondaryKingdown SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt George's Catholic Primary School, WarminsterVoluntary aided school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryCrockerton CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Warminster School

How does Warminster School rank in England?

Warminster School ranks 1,261 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Warminster School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Warminster School was C+, and 17.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Warminster School?

Warminster School has 433 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Warminster School have a sixth form?

Yes, Warminster School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.