Kineton High School
95%
Capacity
1,038
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Kineton High School
Kineton High School holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.16 is the standout exam metric here, placing pupils a clear step ahead of the local authority average of 0.02. That score lands Kineton in the top half of schools nationally, ranking 1,173 out of 3,141, and sits comfortably above the average banding. In Stratford-on-Avon, it ranks 12th out of 42 secondary schools, with a Progress 8 score that beats all but the top-performing grammar schools in the area. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 48.6 and EBacc average point score of 4.27 give a solid picture of overall academic performance, while 66.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths.
Digging deeper into the Progress 8 breakdown, Kineton shows particular strength in maths, with a progress score of 0.3, and in EBacc subjects, where it scores 0.26. English progress is slightly negative at -0.13, suggesting some variation between departments. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score of -0.29 is below average, and the progress banding is rated as such. However, the average points per entry of 29.33 equates to a grade C, and 16.7% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form itself was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024, and with 55 pupils in the data, it’s a relatively small cohort. The school’s EBacc entry rate of 25.4% is modest, and only 22.8% of pupils achieved the EBacc at grade 4 or above, which may be a consideration for families prioritising that qualification.
Kineton is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school for ages 11 to 18, with a capacity of 1,090 and currently 1,038 pupils on roll. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 440 applications for 173 places, with 201 first-preference applications and 156 offers made to first-preference families. The school offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, sixth form centre, chapel, astro turf, and sports hall, plus clubs from chess to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Its SEND provisions cover nine areas, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, making it a genuinely inclusive setting. With 22.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is more diverse than many local schools. This is a solid, improving comprehensive that suits families looking for a strong state option with a good sixth form and strong progress in core subjects, particularly maths.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Banbury Road, Warwick, Stratford-on-Avon, CV35 0JX |
| Headteacher | Helen Bridge |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,038 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,038 / 1,090 (95% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.16)
1173rd of 3,141
Nationally
117th of 371
In West Midlands
6th of 10
In Stratford-on-Avon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.0
'22/23
34.7
'23/24
29.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2355%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 159 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)55%
- FE college34%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained2%
- Employment1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2350%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 54 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
13%
Russell Group
19%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)50%
- Employment41%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics26
- Sociology25
- Psychology21
- History13
- Biology12
- English Language10
- Chemistry9
- Art and Design (Photography)8
- Business Studies:Single8
- Physics8
- Art and Design (Fine Art)7
- Geography7
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed173
440
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
201 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 14:45
Source: kinetonhighschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.4%
- Mixed4.0%
- White (other)2.9%
- Asian2.1%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Banbury Road, Warwick
Stratford-on-Avon, CV35 0JX
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