The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
27.6
16.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.63
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
19% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 451
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Way (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Cottles Park, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Stonar School a selective school?
No. Stonar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stonar School?
Stonar School currently has 451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stonar School take?
Stonar School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Stonar School?
Stonar School is in Wiltshire, SN12 8NT, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stonar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stonar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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