Question 1

What schools serve Devizes?

Accepted Answer

There are 20 schools in Devizes, Wiltshire — including Dauntsey's School, Downland School, Nursteed Community Primary School, Lavington School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Devizes?

Accepted Answer

Devizes has 15 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 3 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Devizes?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Devizes, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Devizes schools are set by Wiltshire and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Wiltshire admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Devizes?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Devizes are set by Wiltshire as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Devizes

Primary Schools in Devizes (15)

Nursteed Community Primary School

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes

The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

Wansdyke School

Dauntsey Academy Primary School

Southbroom St James Academy

The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

Southbroom Infants' School

Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School

Chirton Church of England Primary School

All Cannings Church of England Primary School

Rowde CofE Academy

St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington

Five Lanes Church of England Primary School

Urchfont Church of England Primary School

Secondary Schools in Devizes (2)

Lavington School

Devizes School

Other Schools in Devizes (3)

Dauntsey's School

Downland School

Silverwood School