The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 871
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 13.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ralph Plummer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lavington School a selective school?
No. Lavington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lavington School's Ofsted rating?
Lavington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lavington School?
Lavington School currently has 871 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lavington School take?
Lavington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lavington School?
Lavington School is in Devizes, SN10 4EB, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lavington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lavington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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