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Devizes School
The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.3 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
987
Capacity
1,355
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE outcomes where it ranks in the top 53% nationally for Attainment 8. Approximately 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 67% progress to university, including 21% to top-third institutions. However, parent satisfaction appears to be moderate, with only 55% recommending the school, indicating there may be areas for improvement in community engagement.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 59% | Top 30% 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%. | 32% | Top 30% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 107 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (155 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
78%
My child feels safe
76%
School has high expectations
76%
Behaviour is good
68%
My child makes good progress
66%
My child is happy
61%
Progress is communicated
60%
I'd recommend this school
55%
School keeps me informed
54%
School supports development
48%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
White Other4.1%
Black African1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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51.35052, -1.98744 · SN10 3AG
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN138630
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.devizesschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Devizes School rated by Ofsted?
Devizes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Devizes School a good school?
Devizes School scores 25.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Devizes School?
Based on 155 Ofsted Parent View responses, Devizes School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Devizes School in GCSEs?
Devizes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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