Warwick School
With roots reaching back to 914, Warwick School is among the oldest boys' schools in the country, and it carries that long history into a thoroughly modern education for around 1,018 pupils aged 7 to 19. This is a large independent school with a Christian character, offering both day and boarding places under Head Master James Barker. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it excellent for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 20 reflects its scale.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
76%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
54%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
81%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 9 December 2025
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: 76% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, against a national average of 23%, while at A-level 54% achieved A*-A and 81% A*-B. The sixth form, with 317 pupils, leans noticeably towards the sciences and mathematics, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Further Mathematics all popular, alongside Psychology, History and Economics. The school offers GCSE, A-level and the EPQ, and supports a SEN cohort of just under 12%.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head Master · James Barker
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 317
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Rugby and hockey are the principal sports, giving the school a strong games tradition. Scholarships in music and academic ability point to where the school invests beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 914
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 11.92%
- EHC plans
- 0.32%
Mobile phone policy
Pupils can carry personal mobile phones and use them responsibly. Must be switched off during school day unless directly supervised by staff for specific purpose. Sixth formers permitted to use discreetly during non-teaching time in sixth form centre
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £21,870
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £43,671 - £53,640
School benefits from number of ancient charities, some specifically aimed at boys living in Warwick
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.