Kingdown School
URN: 137230 • Warminster BA12 9DR
Overview
- Name
- Kingdown School
- URN
- 137230
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Carpenter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01985215551
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodcock Road, Warminster BA12 9DR
Summary
Kingdown School, located in Warminster, Wiltshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,403 students and a capacity of 1,668. The school is known for its strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top ten schools in Wiltshire for A-levels and GCSEs, particularly in English, Maths, and Science. Kingdown is proud to be in the top 20% nationally for Science GCSE outcomes, which supports students in progressing to prestigious universities and apprenticeships.
The school offers a diverse curriculum and a range of after-school clubs, fostering both academic and personal development. Kingdown School emphasizes community involvement, encouraging students to participate in various local initiatives and events. The headteacher, Helen Carpenter, highlights the importance of preparing students for successful futures, with many alumni achieving notable careers worldwide.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website and newsletters, which provide updates on school events, academic achievements, and opportunities for student engagement. Kingdown School is committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for all its students.
The school offers a diverse curriculum and a range of after-school clubs, fostering both academic and personal development. Kingdown School emphasizes community involvement, encouraging students to participate in various local initiatives and events. The headteacher, Helen Carpenter, highlights the importance of preparing students for successful futures, with many alumni achieving notable careers worldwide.
Parents can stay informed through the school's website and newsletters, which provide updates on school events, academic achievements, and opportunities for student engagement. Kingdown School is committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment for all its students.
Useful links
- Meet SLT (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Policies & Key Documents (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Admissions for 2025-26 (other)
- Policies Read More (other)
- Admissions for 2026-27 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Warminster Kingdown (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1668
- Pupils
- 1403
- Boys
- 772
- Girls
- 631
- FSM %
- 20.60
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1403 | 772 | 631 | 1668 | 20.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1454 | 771 | 683 | 1668 | 20.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1538 | 800 | 738 | 1668 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1538 | 800 | 738 | 1668 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1546 | 785 | 761 | 1668 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1565 | 785 | 780 | 1668 | 9.80 |
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