Kingdown School

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Warminster, BA129DR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.9%
Continue in education or training
31.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Sustained employment
85.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 44.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 July 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woodcock Road
Warminster, BA129DR
Phone
1985215551
Website
kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137230
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Woodcock Road, Warminster, BA12 9DR
Website
http://www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1,668 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,454
Free School Meals
20.8% (302 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (86 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
38.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
44.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
34%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
137 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.9 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.4 (+6.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.13 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
91 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,454 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(28 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Aspire, Achieve"

Believe Aspire Achieve

Head Teacher's Message

Kingdown School, led by Headteacher Helen Carpenter, is a values-driven, 11-18 school within the Acorn Education Trust. The headteacher notes pride in the school community, a motto of Believe, Aspire, Achieve, and aims to prepare students to be ready for their world in their time. She highlights strong academic achievement and a focus on personal development, high expectations, and contributing to a positive school culture.

Facilities

Science laboratories Technology and art rooms Drama and music rooms Several specialist computer rooms Up-to-date library Specialist sixth form building Extensive playing fields Two indoor halls Tennis and netball courts Adjacent Leisure Centre facilities including swimming pool and sports hall

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club in the mornings (for pupils entitled to Free School Meals); After School Clubs with late buses available Tue–Thu.

SEND Provision

Kingdown School uses the Pupil Premium to provide learning resources (books, trips, music tuition, uniform, break/lunch money and other equipment), 1-2-1 intervention in smaller classes, and a staff member dedicated to monitoring welfare and achievement. It also offers discretionary financial, academic and emotional support for families, with specific provisions for Free School Meals and Service pupils, and funding streams such as the Service Pupil Premium and Looked After Learners. The school supports breakfast and other clubs to assist attendance and participation.

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