The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.21
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,403
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 20.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Carpenter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodcock Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarminster Kingdown
Secondary · Very close
St John's CofE School
Primary · Very close
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Primary · 627m away
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 1.1km away
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Minster CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Warminster School
Independent · 1.8km away
Princecroft Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingdown School a selective school?
No. Kingdown School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingdown School's Ofsted rating?
Kingdown School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingdown School?
Kingdown School currently has 1,403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingdown School take?
Kingdown School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingdown School?
Kingdown School is in Warminster, BA12 9DR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingdown School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingdown School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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