Warminster School
Warminster, Wiltshire · BA12 8PJ
Warminster School is a coeducational, all-through boarding and day school founded over 300 years ago, serving pupils aged 2–18 across a 60-acre campus in rural Wiltshire. The school positions itself as a community-oriented institution balancing academic rigour with discovery-led learning, particularly emphasising outdoor education and life skills development. It offers multiple academic pathways including A-Levels, International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge Technicals, reflecting a commitment to personalised progression.
- →All-through provision from age 2 to 18 on single campus, enabling continuity and family-friendly flexibility
- →Flexible boarding and day options with emphasis on pastoral care and community ethos rather than elite pressure
- →Strong co-curricular breadth: music, drama, outdoor/forest school, sports, and leadership opportunities integrated throughout
Who thrives here
Pupils who value outdoor discovery, community involvement, and a slower-paced, nurturing environment; families seeking boarding without extreme academic pressure; children with varied learning profiles and interests.
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Contact & visit
Church Street, Warminster, Wiltshire
Warminster, Wiltshire
BA12 8PJ
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Warminster School?
Day fees at Warminster School are approximately £27,099 per year (2026/27). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Warminster School?
Warminster School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Warminster School's exam results?
At Warminster School, 17.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 25% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Warminster School a boarding school?
Warminster School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Warminster School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Warminster School “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and boarding community ethos
✓Emphasis on discovering individual talents and lifelong learning rather than exam pressure
✓Integrated outdoor education, forest school and co-curricular breadth
✓All-through provision reducing transition stress
✓Supportive, nurturing environment for diverse learners
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited recent external validation of academic and pastoral standards
!Rural location may limit convenient day-school catchment
!Fewer nationally prominent alumni or elite university outcomes compared to established independent schools in region