Kineton High School
Warwick, CV35 0JX · Warwickshire · secondary school
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18th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 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 — 5.0/10 against 913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.7 · 46 | 30% | 1.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.16 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.9 · 39 | 10% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kineton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access skiing, surfing, kayaking, and coasteering. Arts provision includes musical theatre, set design, and pewter casting. Trips visit France, Drayton Manor, Thinktank, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and Goodrich Castle.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,082 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,090. 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 Progress 8 score of +0.16 translate into day-to-day teaching? What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 from 44.3?
What Ofsted said about Kineton High School
Overview
Kineton High School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring community" where pupils are supported to achieve their personal best. The report highlights an inclusive environment where staff maintain high expectations, allowing pupils to "flourish academically and personally" within a vibrant school culture.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" and carefully sequenced to build knowledge from Year 7 to Year 13, helping students become "experts in their subjects."
- Staff possess "expert subject knowledge" and effectively check understanding, closing gaps in knowledge to ensure pupils "progress well."
- There is a "plethora of activities" enriching the school experience, including international educational visits and an inclusive extra-curricular programme.
- The school provides "bespoke additional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), including targeted reading programmes that improve confidence and fluency.
- Pupils benefit from extensive leadership opportunities and a "culture and character" programme covering mental health and safety.
Areas to improve
- The school must better meet the needs of a "very small minority of pupils" who are frequently suspended, as this approach is "not having the desired impact."
- Leaders should continue to implement and review strategies to engage these pupils and ensure staff are "supported effectively" to do so.
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 | 48.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.3 |
| 2025/26 | 43.9 |
| 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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