Highworth Warneford School, based in Swindon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Highworth Warneford School currently has around 695 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 12.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 55% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Shrivenham Road, Swindon, SN6 7BZ |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Steele |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136860 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 810 |
| Number of Pupils: | 695 |
| Number of Boys: | 366 |
| Number of Girls: | 329 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Junior School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Junior School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastrop Infant School Eastrop , Highworth SN6 7AP | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastrop Infant School Eastrop , Highworth SN6 7AP | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westrop Primary & Nursery School Newburgh Place , Highworth SN6 7DN | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Warneford School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Warneford School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Warneford School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | 2out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maranatha Christian School Queenlaines Farm , Sevenhampton SN6 7SQ | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.