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Kingdown School
Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 11–181,403 pupilsDoes not apply
Kingdown School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Warminster, within the Wiltshire local authority. The school has around 1,403 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Kingdown School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 48 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Warminster can view Kingdown School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence21.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS98%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 842.8
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry19%
EBacc average point score3.67
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.9
Value added+0.22Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.4
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Warminster
All schools in Warminster →St John's CofE SchoolGood · 0.2 miSt George's Catholic Primary School, WarminsterRequires Improvement · 0.4 miNew Close Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miThe Avenue Primary School and Children's CentreGood · 0.7 miSambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miThe Minster CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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