HIGHWORTH WARNEFORD SCHOOL in Wiltshire, Swindon

Education Centre Information: Highworth Warneford School:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Swindon
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/06/2011
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 927
Number of boys: 480
Number of girls: 447
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Highworth Warneford was established in 1975 to replace a secondary modern that had served the area since 1957. It is set on the edge of high ground, looking across the Vale of the White Horse to the Ridgeway and Berkshire Downs. 'Substantial' additions to its buildings were made in the 1970s. The school is proud of its facilities for design technology, science, information technology and music, and of its large purpose-built library. It is a 'popular school that is very full' and is over-subscribed, with more than 190 applications for 180 places. Modern languages and information technology are among its strengths and it also offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The school has a parent-teacher association and organises consultation meetings with parents, with topics such as the format of school reports, sex education policy, and programmes for social and personal education.