How many pupils does Devizes School have?

Devizes School has 987 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Devizes School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Devizes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.

Is Devizes School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Devizes School is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION.

Where is Devizes School?

Devizes School is located at The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG.

Devizes School

The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG

Not rated

Inspected 1 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

44.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

987

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Devizes School

Devizes School is an academy converter in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 987 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 (2025/26). 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 987 / 1,355 (73%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.8%

Free school meals

6.1%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

21.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.6

Attainment 8

202 pupils

40.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

35 students

17.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

67%

To higher education

21%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

26.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

53.37

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.7 vs 2023/24

9.92

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

£50,327

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,324 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

7.4

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,372

Spend per pupil

£8,589

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG
Phone: 01380724886
Headteacher: David Cooper
Website: https://www.devizesschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Devizes School?: Devizes School is an academy converter in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Devizes School have?: Devizes School has 987 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Devizes School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Devizes School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.
Is Devizes School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Devizes School is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION.
Where is Devizes School?: Devizes School is located at The Green, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AG.

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