The library is a new, light and airy building situated at the heart of the school next to the Science Faculty. Entry is via double doors providing easy access for all. We provide information and recreational materials to all members of the school community, serving the curriculum needs of all pupils at all levels, and supporting the staff in their teaching.

The current stock held in the Library is approximately 6,650 books (this is apart from the large stock of books held by the Heads of Department). The stock comprises fiction and non-fiction, a Reference Section and a growing Video and DVD collection. Three daily newspapers are provided, plus a range of periodicals and magazines.

All books are available for borrowing for a 3 week loan period and can be renewed for a further 3 week period as long as there is not a waiting list for the book. Books can also be reserved by asking the School Librarian or via OPAC Search Star which accesses the Library Catalogue.

Making the right decision about a possible career or entrance into Higher Education is vitally important to us at Warminster School.

From Year 9 onwards we encourage students to investigate and research all information made available to them through the PSE programme and by visiting the well resourced Careers Library which is open all day and where pupils are encouraged to come in and discuss their plans.

In Year 11 pupils are encouraged to take the COA ''Preview'' Questionnaire and the ''Profile'' Aptitude Tests which is followed up with an individual report and a 20 minute interview with a visiting Careers Adviser from Cambridge Occupational Analysts (COA). This is supported by further interviews with Tutors or Mrs Norrington-Davies, the Careers Adviser.

In the Sixth Form the Careers Programme includes visits from employers, lobby groups, charities and Gap Year organisations as part of the Sixth Form Lecture Programme. A Careers Handbook is issued to all pupils and visits take place to Higher Education Fairs. We also hold a Higher Education Afternoon in the Spring Term. Pupils are also given advice on HE applications and seminars on how to write CVs and Personal Statements. Careers guidance is provided by the Careers Adviser, Head of Sixth Form and Tutors. Although we do not organise a Work Experience Programme we do encourage pupils to find their own relevant work experience as we consider it to be of value.

Parents and pupils are encouraged and have access to the Careers Library and the Careers Adviser who operates an ''open door'' policy at all times. We are also happy to offer post A Level assistance.

Head Librarian: Mrs M J Norrington-Davies

Assistant librarian: Mrs C Cross

Library Prefects: Chosen from current Sixth Form

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

After School, available for private study purposes when directed by staff.