The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.4
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,079
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Carole Dean (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holders Road, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Catholic School, Amesbury
Primary · 584m away
King's Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Amesbury Archer Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Avondale Preparatory School
Independent · 2.0km away
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Stonehenge School a selective school?
No. The Stonehenge School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Stonehenge School's Ofsted rating?
The Stonehenge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Stonehenge School?
The Stonehenge School currently has 1,079 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Stonehenge School take?
The Stonehenge School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Stonehenge School?
The Stonehenge School is in Amesbury, SP4 7PW, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Stonehenge School have a sixth form?
No, The Stonehenge School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.