Warwick School

Since 2020, James Barker, who attended the school himself and worked here briefly in his 20s. Clearly, he can’t stay away. Began his teaching career at Banbury School, later becoming upper master (head of sixth form) at Abingdon and assistant head

Almost all junior boys move up to senior school, forming half of the year 7 cohort. They are joined by around 65-70 external candidates who sit tests in English, maths and ability. Lots from Eversfield in Solihull and the Croft in Stratford, the rest

Over 90 per cent stay on post-GCSEs. It helps that school will flex sixth form requirements for existing students, although ‘there would definitely be a conversation and a careful look at subject choices,’ says school. Leavers to a range of

In 2024, 76 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 49 per cent A*/A at A level (79 per cent A*-B).

Not a hothouse but diligent. ‘There is a level of academic pressure,’ say parents. ‘The school wants results and so do we, it’s what we pay for.’ Some outstanding teachers who really engage and create a buzz around their subjects, history and

Around nine per cent on the SEN register, mainly for autism, for which the school has an excellent reputation. Others with dyslexia and ADHD. All students are screened in year 7, then again in year 9, ‘because bright boys are good at masking’. The

‘Amazing’ productions, mostly joint with the girls’ school, in Warwick Hall, which also hosts professional touring groups and has an exhibition space. No whole-school performances – instead, separate senior, middle and junior ones. Great Gatsby most

Sport and academics are the two key reasons parents pick the school. ‘We chose it because both our boys are sporty and it has more than delivered,’ said one. Traditionally a rugby school, but hockey has really developed. ‘Athletics not so much –

Small number (60-ish) of boarders, three-quarters in the sixth form, the rest from years 9-11. Mostly from Hong Kong and China, with a few from eg Ukraine and UK. School has recently introduced limited flexi boarding but so far no take-up – silver

Parents feel there are other schools that are more nurturing, but they praise the ‘inclusivity and acceptance of everyone, no matter what their religion or background’ and describe it as a ‘really kind’ school. Introduction of more charitable work

A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.

School’s reputation of being posh is unfair, insist parents, who say backgrounds run from the landed gentry to those needing full bursaries. The cars dropping off boys suggested rather more towards the top end but school points out that nearby Jaguar

Fees comparable with other Midlands day schools. The school benefits from a number of ancient charities, some specifically aimed at boys living in Warwick. Scholarships are offered in music (up to 20 per cent fee remission) and academics (up to 50

A dynamic, bustling Midlands institution known for its hard-working, high-achieving and forward-thinking ethos, as well as its sport. Facilities – shared with the wider Foundation – are stunning.