Devizes School
Devizes, SN10 3AG · Wiltshire · secondary school
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11th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.4/10 against 899 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.1 · 38 | 46% | 1.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 38% | 2.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 15% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Devizes School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Devizes School Sports Academy, School Production, Art Exhibition, Dance Shows, and the Young Musician of the Year competition. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 947 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,355. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain their progress from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Devizes School
Overview
Devizes School provides a high-quality education where pupils are described as "polite, considerate and respectful" within a "calm and orderly" environment. The school maintains "Good" ratings across all key judgement areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "thoughtfully sequenced" and "ambitious for all pupils," with staff demonstrating "strong subject knowledge" and passion.
- Pupils achieve "high-quality work" and examination results that are "above the national average."
- Relationships between pupils and staff are "warm," and pupils "feel safe at school."
- Effective systems accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Sixth-form students feel "well prepared for their next steps" and benefit from a "strong pastoral programme."
Areas to improve
- The school must improve attendance and reduce suspensions for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, who currently miss "valuable learning" leading to "gaps in their learning."
- Teaching and the curriculum need to be "consistently well adapted" to meet the needs of all pupils with SEND, ensuring they learn the full curriculum effectively.
- The impact of reading interventions for pupils needing support requires closer monitoring to ensure they are "benefiting as intended."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.3 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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