The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.25
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 153 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 987
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr David Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthbroom Infants' School
Primary · Very close
Southbroom St James Academy
Primary · 559m away
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 911m away
Wansdyke School
Primary · 928m away
Nursteed Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes
Primary · 1.1km away
Downland School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Devizes School a selective school?
No. Devizes School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Devizes School's Ofsted rating?
Devizes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Devizes School?
Devizes School currently has 987 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Devizes School take?
Devizes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Devizes School?
Devizes School is in Devizes, SN10 3AG, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Devizes School have a sixth form?
Yes, Devizes School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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