Highworth Warneford School
Swindon, SN6 7BZ · Swindon · secondary school
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13th of 14 secondary schools in Swindon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 876 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 4.9/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.7 · 44 | 30% | 1.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 25% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.5 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highworth Warneford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in June 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 636 pupils against a stated capacity of 925. 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
With an Ofsted rating of Requires improvement, what specific actions are being taken to raise standards in English and maths? How does the school support pupils to progress from their starting points, given the positive Progress 8 score? What are the current entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Highworth Warneford School
Overview
Highworth Warneford School is described as a place where pupils feel proud, valued, and included within a "calm and harmonious atmosphere." The report highlights a "coherent" approach to personal development and wellbeing, with strong pastoral support and effective inclusion strategies that help disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs flourish.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "wide, rich set of experiences" including clubs, trips, and leadership roles, which "broaden their horizons for the future."
- Staff provide "extensive and responsive" pastoral support, with many parents noting that staff "go above and beyond" to help pupils thrive.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with teachers demonstrating "secure knowledge of, and a passion for, the subjects that they teach."
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders rigorously checking that support actions have the "desired impact" for pupils facing additional barriers.
- Attendance has "significantly decreased" in terms of absence, and bullying is "rare," with staff dealing with concerns "quickly, consistently and effectively."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "highly effective teaching is embedded throughout the curriculum" so that pupils make the best possible progress.
- Some teaching choices are "not as effective," meaning that "sometimes pupils do not learn as much as they could."
- Leaders should further develop their analysis of all aspects of provision to "continue to drive improvement across all aspects of the school's work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.5 |
| 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
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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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