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Highworth Warneford School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.9 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
630
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.0, the school performs in the top 49% of UK schools, and 73% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating areas needing development. The school's low EBacc entry rate of 20% may also be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 46.0 | Top 49% 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%. | 73% | Top 33% 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
White Other4.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.62811, -1.71141 · SN6 7BZ
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN150277
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Highworth Warneford School rated by Ofsted?
Highworth Warneford School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is Highworth Warneford School a good school?
Highworth Warneford School scores 8.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Highworth Warneford School in GCSEs?
Highworth Warneford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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