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Lavington School

The Spring, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
49.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
871
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Lavington School

Lavington School is an academy converter in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 871 pupils on roll. It is part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 (2025/26). 14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% 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
871 / 1,160 (75%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

14.1%
Free school meals
1.8%
EAL
5.3%
SEN support
16.1%
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)

49.4
Attainment 8
168 pupils
54.2%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
75.6%
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.

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
92%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.7%
Overall absence
17.5%
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.

50.08
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -5.5 vs 2023/24
17.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24
11.58
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
£48,525
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,670 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -1.0 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.

£7,885
Spend per pupil
£8,107
Income per pupil
54%
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 Spring, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB
Phone
01380812352
Headteacher
Ralph Plummer

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Support Staff
Exam Invigilator
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Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply
Site / Catering
School Cleaner (15 hours per week)
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lavington School?
Lavington School is an academy converter in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Lavington School have?
Lavington School has 871 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Lavington School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Lavington School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 in 2025/26.
Is Lavington School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Lavington School is part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Lavington School?
Lavington School is located at The Spring, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4EB.

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