Highworth Warneford School
URN: 136860 • Swindon SN6 7BZ
Overview
- Name
- Highworth Warneford School
- URN
- 136860
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Steele (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Shrivenham Road, Swindon SN6 7BZ
Summary
Highworth Warneford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Swindon, serving students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 695 pupils and a capacity of 810, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school’s ethos is built around three core values: Integrity, Challenge, and Excellence, which guide both student and staff interactions, promoting a respectful and disciplined atmosphere conducive to learning.
The school offers a well-rounded education, focusing on academic excellence while also prioritising personal development. A strong pastoral care system ensures that each student is known as an individual, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially. The House system plays a significant role in this, facilitating competition, rewards, and student leadership opportunities.
Highworth Warneford School is committed to preparing students for their future through a diverse curriculum and engaging learning experiences. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes inquiries regarding admissions, providing support for families throughout the process.
The school offers a well-rounded education, focusing on academic excellence while also prioritising personal development. A strong pastoral care system ensures that each student is known as an individual, enabling them to thrive both academically and socially. The House system plays a significant role in this, facilitating competition, rewards, and student leadership opportunities.
Highworth Warneford School is committed to preparing students for their future through a diverse curriculum and engaging learning experiences. The school encourages parental involvement and welcomes inquiries regarding admissions, providing support for families throughout the process.
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Wootton Bassett Academy (77.9)
- The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College (65.4)
- The Commonweal School (65.0)
- Great Western Academy (64.9)
- St Joseph's Catholic College (64.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 695 | 366 | 329 | 810 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 695 | 366 | 329 | 810 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 775 | 397 | 378 | 810 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 775 | 397 | 378 | 810 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 844 | 440 | 404 | 925 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 905 | 473 | 432 | 925 | 6.10 |
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