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Devizes School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Cooper

corporate_fareTHE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

location_onDevizes, SN10 3AG

language Visit Website phone 1380724886

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,211

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Wiltshire

#1,681 of 3,216 nationally

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Devizes School is a Academy converter secondary school in Devizes, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Devizes School is an academy converter in Devizes, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. The school has approximately 987 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #13 in Wiltshire and #1,681 of 3,216 nationally. 45.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 50.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.24 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

45.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.1%

Entering EBacc59.30%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.50%

EBacc APS4.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.77

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.93

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.64

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.3%

Achieving A*–A18.4%

Achieving A*–B50.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate79.5%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 October 2024

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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17 June 2015

Inspection Report

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01 October 2013

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-10-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-17

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-22

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.8%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 987 pupils. During this period, there were 102 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	987	102	10.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	990	139	14.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,121	146	13.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,137	140	12.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,145	236	20.6%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,198	159	13.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,211	268	22.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,221	256	21.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,205	99	8.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,206	96	8.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,207	72	6.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,140	62	5.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,142	19	1.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,130	65	5.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,075	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,075	74	6.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,079	120	11.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	974	32	3.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	992	104	10.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	989	98	9.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	953	98	10.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	963	43	4.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	969	82	8.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	902	50	5.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	905	46	5.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	908	39	4.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 54 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

58.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree43%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree10%

agree36%

disagree31%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree14%

agree20%

disagree20%

strongly disagree25%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree18%

agree13%

disagree19%

strongly disagree42%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree33%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree16%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree16%

agree37%

disagree28%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree16%

agree59%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree55%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree13%

agree29%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes50%

no50%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

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St Augustine's Catholic College

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