SchoolScoresHighworth Warneford School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 April 2022. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
138 pupils in this year group.
50% — 7 points above the Swindon average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46 | 44 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Swindon. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 140 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 130 |
| Of those, offered a place | 130 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 282 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 25.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 14.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8% | 19.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 4th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 63% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 58% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 23.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 29.5 | 34.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.48% | 0.26% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Swindon. Higher than 49% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Maranatha Christian School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Highworth Warneford School's Ofsted rating?
Highworth Warneford School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 April 2022.
How did Highworth Warneford School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Highworth Warneford School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 130 families put Highworth Warneford School as their first choice for 140 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 130 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150277.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.