Stonar School
Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West · SN12 8NT
Founded in 1895, Stonar is a small independent day and boarding school in Wiltshire, taking pupils from the age of two right through to 19. Its equestrian credentials are a defining feature, with dedicated riding and equestrian scholarships setting it apart from many of its peers. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight to one allows for close attention, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With roughly 440 pupils, including a sixth form of about 70, this is a community where most children are likely to be known well.
440
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£25,080
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Wiltshire, Wiltshire, South West
- Website
- www.stonarschool.com
- Telephone
- 01225 701740
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Matthew Way
Latest results
Attainment 8
27.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
29%
A-level A*-A
35%
A-level A*-B
41%
Teaching & academics
Stonar's published GCSE attainment sits well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 27.6 against a national average of 46.9 and no pupils recorded at grade 5 or above in English and Maths, though 29% reached the top grades of 9 to 7. At A-level, 35% of entries earned A* or A and 41% reached A* to B. The school supports a high proportion of pupils with special educational needs, at nearly 18%, which is a meaningful part of the picture when reading these figures. Beyond traditional GCSEs and A-levels, the curriculum extends to BTEC qualifications and the EPQ, and popular subjects span the sciences, humanities, languages and creative arts.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 70
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.74%
- EHC plans
- 0.89%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is well established, with rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis among the main offerings, and the school's equestrian focus is reinforced through riding and equestrian scholarships. French and Spanish feature both as taught languages and as popular GCSE choices, and creative subjects such as drama, photography and fine art are also prominent.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1895
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Prep school pupils not permitted to have mobile devices without express permission. Senior school pupils (years 7-11) must not use mobile devices during school day (8am-6pm), at sports fixtures or on school trips. Tablets accessing mobile data not permitted.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,930 - £25,080
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £38,745 - £50,265
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
The last word
A small, friendly school with a distinctive equestrian streak and strong inspection marks for pupil wellbeing. Families drawn to its riding programmes and pastoral strengths should weigh these against academic results that currently trail national averages.
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Stonar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Stonar School located?
Stonar School is located at Cottles Park, Atworth, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT.
What type of school is Stonar School?
Stonar School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Stonar School?
Stonar School has approximately 440 pupils on roll.
What is Stonar School's inspection rating?
Stonar School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 20 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.