Stonar School, Wiltshire
Stonar School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Wiltshire. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stonar School in detail
Stonar School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great privilege to be Headmaster of Stonar, and particularly special now that my three children are Stonarians too. Like any parent, I want my children to be happy at school. I want them to be known and cared for, to have great friends and wonderful experiences, and to look forward to coming to learn each morning."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, basketball, multi-sports, drama, choir and chess.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stonar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Stonar School are Emmaus School (3.2 miles), Heywood Prep (3.4 miles) and Monkton Combe School (5.2 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 23 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 44% went on to university or other higher education and 26% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 82 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 4 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Melksham Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
20 January 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
22 March 2024
Regulatory Compliance
8 February 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
9 October 2018
Regulatory Compliance
13 October 2015
Integrated
1 March 2012
About
Stonar School, founded in 1895, is a non-denominational independent day and boarding school, at Cottles Park, near Atworth, Wiltshire, south-west England. The school occupies 80 acres of parkland and gardens in a location about 8 miles from Bath.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,320 to £25,845
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£40,005 to £51,900
| Reception & Prep Years 1 and 2 | £13,320 a year |
| Prep Years 3 & 4 | £15,570 a year |
| Prep Years 5 & 6 | £17,955 a year |
| Senior School Years 7 & 8 | £23,955 a year |
| Senior School Years 9 - Upper Sixth | £25,845 a year |
| Years 5 - 6 (UK) (boarding) | £40,005 a year |
| Years 7 - 8 (UK) (boarding) | £42,135 a year |
| Years 9 - Upper Sixth (UK) (boarding) | £51,900 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Wiltshire - 5 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stonar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Stonar School
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1 Oct 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Stonar School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Stonar School.
- PH Camps - Stonar SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
434 pupils
470 places
36 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wiltshire
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wiltshire
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,150
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
93.9%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All secondary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
82
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
434
Total Pupils
177
Boys
257
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stonar School
Questions parents ask about Stonar School
What are GCSE results like at Stonar School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stonar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Stonar School last inspected?
Stonar School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Stonar School?
Stonar School has around 434 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stonar School?
Stonar School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Stonar School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: PH Camps - Stonar School (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Stonar School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stonar School?
Stonar School is at Cottles Park, Atworth, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)