Why Choose Warminster?
"I believe that Warminster School offers its pupils a great start in life"
Martin Priestley
Headmaster
If you would be interested in being part of a community which offers:
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Excellent academic results, with strong emphasis on ‘value added’ outcomes, consistently delivered year-on-year
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A broad and rounded education in a friendly yet disciplined School
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Stimulating teaching supported by sustained investment in resources
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A committed, approachable staff who have time to devote to individuals and who have each pupil's education and welfare at heart
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A supportive and participative culture in which pupils are encouraged to lead full, challenging and rewarding lives
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A strong emphasis on the Arts and Sport, combining excellence with opportunity
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A broad spectrum of extra-curricular activities to broaden and enrich the lives of both day and boarding pupils
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Pleasant, recently refurbished boarding houses
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A community which is large enough (over 600 pupils) to be rich and diverse but small enough to remain homely and allow opportunities for all
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A peaceful and attractive rural setting, yet little more than an hour from London by train and within easy reach of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury.
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Over 300 years of educational performance and achievement
then come and visit us to see for yourself what Warminster School can offer. I would be delighted to welcome you personally to the School.
Martin Priestley
Headmaster
Location
The school is located in the South West of England and is adjacent to the small market town of Warminster. Heathrow Airport is one and a half hours drive and Bristol Airport one hour.
Warminster has easy access by rail to London and the rest of the U.K.
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Facilities
There have been a number of exciting new developments in recent years which have given Warminster pupils access to first-class facilities. A new Design and Technology Centre was opened in 2006, a Science Centre and Library in 2005, following on from a new Dining Hall in 2002 and a refurbished Sixth Form Centre and Humanities Block in 2001.
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Boarding
The five Boarding Houses have a welcoming and friendly atmosphere and the experienced resident House staff provide a warm and supportive environment. All Houses have a Common Room and computer facilities that students can use in the evenings and weekends.
Academic Success
The School has enjoyed great success in recent years. In 2006 the A level pass rate was 98% with almost 50% at A and B grades. 95% of our students go on to study at leading universities including Oxford and Cambridge.
Timetable
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Bus route & Timetable
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