Aylesford School Warwick is a all-through school in Warwick, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Aylesford School Warwick currently has around 1211 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Tapping Way, Warwick, CV34 6XR |
| Website: | http://www.aylesfordschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01926747100 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | All-through |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Gilbride |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137770 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/04/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1399 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1211 |
| Number of Boys: | 606 |
| Number of Girls: | 605 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.20% | 899 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 77 |
| Other Asian | 3.50% | 42 |
| Indian | 3.50% | 42 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 24 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 14 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 8 |
| African | 0.70% | 8 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Nursery School Coventry Road , CV34 4LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Primary School Kipling Avenue , CV34 6LD | 3out of 4 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Bowling Green Street , CV34 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westgate Primary School Bowling Green Street , CV34 4DD | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budbrooke Primary School Styles Close , Hampton Magna CV35 8TP | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Budbrooke Primary School Styles Close , Hampton Magna CV35 8TP | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coten End Middle School Coten End , CV34 4NP | - not rated | 2,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford School, A Specialist Language and Music College Shelley Avenue , CV34 6LA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myton School Myton Road , CV34 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Myton School Myton Road , CV34 6PJ | - not rated | 2,917 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford School Warwick Tapping Way , CV34 6XR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Preparatory School Bridge Field , Banbury Road CV34 6PL | - not rated | 2,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's High School Banbury Road , Warwick CV34 6YE | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Michael's School St Michael's Road , CV34 5RS | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School Myton Road , CV34 6PP | - not rated | 2,315 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Barford CofE First School Church Street , Barford CV35 8EW | - not rated | 3,020 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.