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Kingdown School

State school · Warminster, BA12 9DR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,454 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,454 ·
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Helen Carpenter

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre 13 %
The Minster CofE Primary School 11 %
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 8 %
Princecroft Primary School 7 %
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster 7 %
Other 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Sutton Veny CofE School 6 %
Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 5 %
St John's CofE School 5 %
Crockerton CofE Primary School 4 %
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School 4 %
New Close Primary School 4 %
Oakfield Academy 3 %
Horningsham Primary School 3 %
Heytesbury Church of England Primary School 3 %
Chapmanslade Church of England Primary School 2 %
Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School 2 %
Westbury Church of England Junior School 2 %
Bitham Brook Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
61%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
68%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
95
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,454
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Woodcock Road
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9DR
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Telephone: 01985 215551

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk

Local authority: Wiltshire Council

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School data & information Kingdown School Woodcock Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DR
1,454 Pupil numbers
16 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
68%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.40
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 228 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 88 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
6%
LA avg.
18%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.26
LA avg.
35.46
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE AS level 2 E
Mathematics GCE AS level 3 E
History GCE AS level 1 E
Geography GCE AS level 2 E
English Language and Literature GCE AS level 1 E
Chemistry GCE AS level 1 E
Business Studies:Single GCE AS level 14 C
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 13 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 26 B
History GCE A level 10 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 13 C
Geography GCE A level 11 B
Film Studies GCE A level 19 C
English Literature GCE A level 11 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 18 B
Chemistry GCE A level 20 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 10 B
Biology GCE A level 31 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 15 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Kingdown School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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