Kingdown School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Woodcock Road, BA12 9DR |
| School Website | www.kingdown.wilts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1985215551 |
| URN | 137230 |
School Census
| Total | 1504 |
| Girls/Boys | 706/798 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 237 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/07/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/07/2013 | Good |
| 12/03/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 15.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.18 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 267 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 268 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 339 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 223 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 211 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 316 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 234 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 266 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 224 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 230 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 329 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 272 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 237 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 237 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 80.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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New Close Primary School
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St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Address: Woodcock Road, , BA12 9EZ