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Highworth Warneford School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Highworth Warneford School is an academy converter secondary school in Swindon , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 630 pupils, and a capacity of 925 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

630

Pupils

925

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Highworth Warneford School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Highworth Warneford School?

The catchment area for Highworth Warneford School is the geographic zone Swindon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Highworth Warneford School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Swindon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Swindon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Swindon catchment area documents →

Highworth Warneford School: 925 places, 68% filled: places available

Highworth Warneford School has a published admission number of 925 places. 630 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 925 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Swindon.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Swindon publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Swindon school admissions →

Highworth Warneford School: School Information

Full address
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ
Local authority
Swindon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
18.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150277

Other Secondary Schools in Swindon

If Highworth Warneford School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swindon are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Highworth Warneford School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Highworth Warneford School

What is the catchment area for Highworth Warneford School?

The catchment area for Highworth Warneford School is the geographic zone Swindon uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Swindon publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Highworth Warneford School oversubscribed?

Highworth Warneford School has a capacity of 925 places and currently has 630 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Swindon.

What is the admissions policy for Highworth Warneford School?

Admission to Highworth Warneford School is managed by Swindon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Highworth Warneford School cover?

Highworth Warneford School is a secondary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Highworth Warneford School?

Highworth Warneford School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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