Stonar School
URN: 126512 • Wiltshire SN12 8NT
Overview
- Name
- Stonar School
- URN
- 126512
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Way (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01225701740
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cottles Park, Wiltshire SN12 8NT
Summary
Stonar School, established in 1895, is a co-educational independent school located in the Wiltshire countryside, catering to pupils aged 2-18. With a current enrolment of 451 students and a capacity of 470, the school offers a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic and pastoral development. Stonar is particularly renowned for its equestrian programme, welcoming riders of all abilities and providing a world-class equestrian centre on-site.
The curriculum at Stonar is broad and balanced, focusing on creativity, sport, and outdoor education. The school prides itself on its small class sizes and individual mentoring, which contribute to students achieving high academic results, consistently placing them in the top 10% nationally for value-added at GCSE. Beyond academics, Stonar encourages participation in a variety of co-curricular activities, fostering leadership and personal growth.
The school community is built on kindness and integrity, where pupils are supported in a familial environment. With three boarding houses set within 80 acres of countryside, Stonar aims to create a harmonious living experience for its students, promoting lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging.
The curriculum at Stonar is broad and balanced, focusing on creativity, sport, and outdoor education. The school prides itself on its small class sizes and individual mentoring, which contribute to students achieving high academic results, consistently placing them in the top 10% nationally for value-added at GCSE. Beyond academics, Stonar encourages participation in a variety of co-curricular activities, fostering leadership and personal growth.
The school community is built on kindness and integrity, where pupils are supported in a familial environment. With three boarding houses set within 80 acres of countryside, Stonar aims to create a harmonious living experience for its students, promoting lifelong friendships and a sense of belonging.
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- Read Full Story about On average, Stonar pupils achieve a grade or more higher at GCSE than pupils of the same ability nationwide. (opens in new window/tab) (calendar)
- Read More about Globeducate NextGEn School Leadership Conference (calendar)
- Read More about The Stonar Way 10.10.25 (calendar)
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Nearby alternatives
- Marlborough College (50.2)
- Meadow Bridge School (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 470
- Pupils
- 451
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 283
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1935-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 451 | 168 | 283 | 470 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 427 | 158 | 269 | 470 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 398 | 143 | 255 | 444 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 398 | 143 | 255 | 444 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 349 | 117 | 232 | 444 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 326 | 107 | 219 | 444 | 0.00 |
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