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United Kingdom — Wiltshire

Warminster School

Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PJ, United Kingdom
"Ora et Labora"
IB Diploma ProgrammeIB Career-related ProgrammeIBBoarding LifeScholarships
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Ages2 – 19

Warminster School is a IB Diploma Programme / IB Career-related Programme / IB school in Warminster, United Kingdom. Founded in 1921. It serves 513 students for students aged 2–19.

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Location & Getting There

Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8PJ, United KingdomOpen in Maps
Airport: Bristol Airport (BRS)

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1921
Year Founded
513
Students Enrolled
18
Avg Class Size
72%
Acceptance Rate
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available
Sibling Discount
Fees Include Boarding
Bursaries Available
CCF Programme
Duke of Edinburgh

Key Details

Curricula Offered
IB Diploma ProgrammeYes
IB Career-related ProgrammeYes
IBYes
Accreditations
IB
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) scheme and Forces' Bursaries available; 50% reduction on school deposits for military families; 10% Regular/Reservist discount for day and boarding pupils; sibling discounts available

Means-Tested Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available for families who demonstrate financial need. Awards are made annually and can cover up to 100% of tuition fees. Applications are assessed by an independent means-testing agency.

Academic Performance

1380
SAT Average Score
Max: 1600
31
ACT Average Score
Max: 36
Excellent
ISI
Pastoral: Excellent
74% A*–B
A-Level Results
88% 9–4
GCSE Results
8%
Oxbridge Acceptance
Warminster School
8%
UK avg
1%
61%
Russell Group Acceptance
Warminster School
61%
UK avg
52%

ISI Inspection Report

All statutory Independent School Standards are met across leadership, education quality, pupil wellbeing, social education, and safeguarding. The school demonstrates effective leadership, strong pastoral care through a vertical house system integrating different age groups, and good academic progress with examination results meeting or exceeding predictions. One area for improvement is ensuring more consistent application of the behaviour policy across year groups to raise pupils' confidence in the fairness of the system.

Academic Quality
Good
Pastoral Care
Excellent
Boarding Quality
Good
ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Strong pastoral care through vertical house system
Examination results meeting or exceeding predictions
Effective leadership and governance
Good pupil wellbeing and safeguarding
Areas for Development
More consistent application of behaviour policy across year groups
View Full ISI Report (2024-04-23)

Key facts

Founded
1921
Ages
2–19 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
513
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Warminster School is a private, coeducational institution in England authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme since 2005 and the IB Career-related Programme since 2017. The school welcomes both day and boarding students in a mixed residential environment.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Armed Forces partnership and support
  • Multiple boarding options (Flexi, Full, Weekly)
  • 60-acre campus
  • Diverse sixth form pathways
  • Family-friendly military discount policy

Admissions Details

Admissions Open
September
Entrance Exam
CAT4 + Interview
EAL Support Cost
$3,800
per year additional
5 hrs/week
SEN Support Cost
$4,200
per year additional

Boarding Life

Boarding Type
Full & Weekly Boarding
Capacity
200 students

Set on a 60-acre campus in the southwest of England. No formal exeat weekends, making it family-friendly. Supports Armed Forces families with CEA scheme access.

Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding

Student Life

Houses
ArnoldDenysFinchKen

Facilities & Programmes

Sports Excellence Programmes
Rugby Academy
Hockey Elite Programme
Tennis Scholarship
Swimming Squad

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
219
Student Body
Boarding capacity200

School Background

Governance & Ownership

private

Notable Alumni

Sir Walter Raleigh (explorer), Siegfried Sassoon (poet & WWI veteran)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Warminster School directly for current fee information.