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Warwick School, Warwick

All-through
Other independent school
Boys
Christian
Ages 7–19
Boarding school
International Baccalaureate

Warwick School is an independent school for boys aged 7 to 19 in Warwick. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Warwick School in detail

Warwick School in its own words

In its own words: "Pupils cannot thrive unless they are mentally and physically well. We place wellbeing at the heart of school life. Young people thrive when they feel known, valued and part of a community. Academic excellence opens doors, but our aim goes further. We foster intellectual curiosity, a lifelong love of learning and the ability to think critically and creatively."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Warwick School, a community with over 1,100 years of history, we are committed to inspiring boys to aim higher, flourish academically, and grow into well-rounded young men equipped to make a meaningful difference in the world. Warwick is a high-achieving academic school."

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (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 Warwick 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 Warwick School are King's High School (0.1 miles, selective); Warwick Preparatory School (0.1 miles); The Emscote School (0.6 miles, Good); and The Kingsley School (1.8 miles, selective).

King's High SchoolWarwick Preparatory SchoolThe Emscote SchoolThe Kingsley School

Where pupils go next

Of the 145 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 63% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 19% into work.

Who goes there

In 2026, 73 pupils (5.9%) received SEN support and 7 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Warwick Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Warwick School (opposite), 140 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Warwick School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 179 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.

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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Barker
Pupils:1,227
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:01926776400
Address:Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1902

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Routine Inspection

    9 December 2025

    PDF
  • Non-Routine Inspection

    6 December 2024

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    11 May 2022

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    13 March 2018

    PDF
  • Intermediate (Boarding)

    13 October 2015

    PDF
  • Integrated

    9 October 2012

    PDF
View full ISI report page
URN:125781
UKPRN:10008695
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Warwick and Leamington
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

About

Warwick School is a British public school for boys, in the market town of Warwick, in Warwickshire, England.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

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 Warwick 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

Biology202
Chemistry200
Physics186
Geography144
Food Preparation and Nutrition112
Combined Science72
Computer Science56
Physical Education48
Art and Design44
Religious Studies44
Classical Civilisation40
Music28
Drama24
Latin18
Classical Greek4
Other Modern Languages1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with Warwick School

Before and after school care

Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Warwick School.

  • Warwick OOSC in the Park460m away · Not yet graded
  • Coten End Kids Club620m away · Not yet graded
  • Myton Gardens Kids Club980m away · Not yet graded

Getting There

Train Stations

Warwick Rail Station (Main Entrance)
972m · 16 min walk
Warwick Railway Station (Rear Entrance)
994m · 16 min walk

Bus Stops

Warwick School (Opp)
142m · 2 min walk
Banbury Road (Adj)
280m · 5 min walk
Bridge End (Opp)
292m · 5 min walk
Myton School (Opp)
457m · 7 min walk
St Nicholas Park (Adj)
507m · 8 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
13
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Children hurt
1

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight.

1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.

6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

94%

Near capacity

1,227 pupils

1,300 places

73 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Warwick

High pressure
New homes approved:2,029
Projected new pupils:365

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Warwick

Across Warwickshire council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

7,662

Applications

6,716

Got 1st preference

82.3%

Got preferred school

97.2%

All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

73

SEN Support

7

EHC Plans

6.5%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

1,227

Total Pupils

1,227

Boys

0

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Warwick School

What are GCSE results like at Warwick 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 Warwick School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Warwick School last inspected?

Warwick School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in December 2025.

How many pupils go to Warwick School?

Warwick School has around 1227 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Warwick School?

Warwick 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 Warwick School have a breakfast club or after-school club?

Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Warwick School: Warwick OOSC in the Park (460m away, registered, not yet graded), Coten End Kids Club (620m away, registered, not yet graded) and Myton Gardens Kids Club (980m away, 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 Warwick School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 11 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Warwick School?

Warwick School is at Myton Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6PP.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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