Warminster School
Warminster School
Warminster, England
Nestled in the charming market town of Warminster, just half an hour south of Bath and about two hours from London, this 300-year-old boarding school is set amidst 60 acres of classic English parkland. The school is renowned not only for its beautiful grounds and warm, down-to-earth atmosphere but also for its strong hockey team and an impressive Science Centre featuring a modern library that invites students to linger.
The Details
The Academics
The school is not overly academically selective, and students can choose between GCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB. In 2024, the GCSE pass rate was 92%, with a third of students achieving grades between 9 and 7. At A-Levels, 97% passed, and 54% achieved A-B* – the best result since 2015. In the IB, students achieved an average of 31.6 points, well above the global average of 30.32.
Languages Taught
The school offers German, English as a Foreign Language, French and Spanish.
The Boarding
About half of the students live in boarding houses, divided into five charming houses with gardens, cozy living spaces, and truly homely furnishings. Most share a room in pairs or threes, with single rooms available in the final year.
The boarding houses form a small "boarding village." On weekends, excursions, movies, color runs, and trampoline jumping provide variety.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
The Warminster School is a friendly, supportive school with happy pupils. This is largely thanks to the dedicated teachers, warm-hearted houseparents, and helpful tutors. With its IB programme and 20% international student body, Warminster is also inclusive and tolerant.
We are fans of the school’s holistic educational approach. Here, what pupils learn outside the classroom is just as important as the normal lessons. The school has also introduced a ‘life skills’ programme, teaching students abilities such as teamwork, perseverance, and leadership.
Weaknesses
The campus may lack a bit of glamour, but as we say: don’t judge a school by its buildings!
Location
The Warminster School is located in the town of Warminster in the western English county of Wiltshire. Just half an hour from Bath and well connected to Bristol, London, and the south coast, Warminster offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and accessibility.
London Heathrow - 1.5 Hrs by car
Warminster train station - 10mins on foot
Warminster is perfect for pupils who appreciate life in a small, lively town and are looking for a school that is caring, down-to-earth, and pragmatic.
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