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Warwick School

Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands · CV34 6PP

Tracing its origins to 914, Warwick School counts among the oldest schools in the country, an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 7 to 19. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded it its top rating of "excellent" for both education and personal development, while confirming that all compliance standards were met. With just over 1,000 pupils, including a sizeable sixth form of 317, it is a large school with a Christian character and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 20. Bursary support draws on a number of ancient charities, some reserved specifically for boys living in Warwick, which may help local families weigh day fees of up to £21,870.

1,018

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,870

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Boys
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 7-19
Pupils: 1,018
Pupil:teacher ratio: 20
Location: Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands
Website: http://www.warwickschool.org
Telephone: 01926 776400

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Master James Barker

Latest results

Attainment 8

33.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

76%

A-level A*-A

54%

A-level A*-B

81%

Teaching & academics

At GCSE, 76% of grades fall in the 9-7 range, and the strong sciences are reflected in popular choices of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The sixth form is academically ambitious: 54% of A-level results reach A*-A and 81% reach A*-B, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, the sciences and Economics among the favoured subjects, alongside the option of an EPQ. The headline Attainment 8 figure of 33.3 sits below the national average of 46.9, a measure parents may wish to read against the school's stronger top-grade and A-level outcomes. Around 12% of pupils receive SEN support.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 317

Popular A-level subjects

PsychologyPhysicsMathematicsFurther MathematicsHistoryEconomicsChemistryBiology

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 11.92%
EHC plans: 0.32%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

MusicAcademic

Languages

German

Popular GCSE subjects

PhysicsChemistryBiologyGeographyReligious StudiesPhysical EducationDrama & Theatre StudiesComputer Studies

Sport

Main sports

RugbyHockey

Beyond the classroom

Rugby and hockey lead the sporting programme, and music has a particular standing, with scholarships offered alongside academic awards.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 914
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Pupils can carry personal mobile phones and use them responsibly. Must be switched off during school day unless directly supervised by staff for specific purpose. Sixth formers permitted to use discreetly during non-teaching time in sixth form centre