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Kingdown School
Woodcock Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DR, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.1 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,403
Capacity
1,668
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.8, placing it in the top 66% nationally. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at 18%. Overall, the school serves a sizable community of 1,403 pupils and offers a supportive environment for academic growth.
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Last inspected: 10 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.8 | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 49% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.20237, -2.16398 · BA12 9DR
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN137230
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingdown School rated by Ofsted?
Kingdown School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 July 2013.
Is Kingdown School a good school?
Kingdown School scores 34.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kingdown School in GCSEs?
Kingdown School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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