Warwick School, Warwick

Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PP

Head Teacher: Mr James Barker

Admissions: admissions@warwickschool.org +44 (0)1926 776400

GENDER/AGES: Boys, 7-18 years

FEES: Junior – years 3/4 (day) £4,319 per term, years 5/6 (day) £4,586 per term, senior (day) £5,042 per term, full boarding £12,159 per term, weekly boarding £9,970 per term

TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Junior – 15-20, senior – 20-24, sixth form – 15

FAITH: Church of England.

MOTTO: Altiora Peto (‘I seek higher things’).

ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Main points of entry at 7+, 11+, 13+, by entrance examination (academically selective).

School philosophy:

Dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that Warwick School is a place where children thrive. The school has always provided an education in the broadest sense, seeking to develop the talents of each and every pupil. Its engaging staff foster a learning environment in which every pupil is challenged intellectually and thrives. The school develops young men of character and talent. Its nurturing community ensures that pupils are known as individuals and celebrated whatever their strengths or abilities, enabling young men to flourish in what is now, more than ever, a rapidly changing world. This is the ‘Warwick way’.

Academic record:

A-level – after a wonderful year of being physically back in the classroom, sixth formers at Warwick School celebrated exceptional A-level results. Overall, 66.3% of all grades awarded were A*-A, and 87.1% A*-B. GCSE – following a period of study unlike any other, year 11 pupils at Warwick School celebrated exceptional GCSE results in a diverse range of subjects, with 76.7% of pupils achieving A*/A (9/8-7), and 54.3% of pupils achieving A*(9/8).

Extracurricular:

The co-curricular activities are an integral aspect of the education provided by Warwick School, alongside the academic curriculum. The wide range of activities supports the school’s ethos in providing opportunities for every pupil. The school aims to discover, nurture and develop every child. With more than 80 activities or societies, Warwick School usually succeed!

Notable achievements and alumni:

Michael Billington OBE –WS 1949-57 theatre critic, author and broadcaster; Leo Hughes WS 1999-06 associate film producer Star Wars – The Last Jedi; Peter Varnish OBE – WS 1954-65 Director of Military Affairs and Security; Christian Horner OBE – WS 1987-92 Team Principal of Red bull Racing Formula One; James TW – WS 2005-15 pop singer and songwriter; John Masefield – WS 1988-91 Poet Laureate.