- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
41 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.4%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.8
Schools in BA12
A postcode district in Wiltshire
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: BA12 is a postcode district in Wiltshire with 15 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2815 primary · 2 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All BA12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in BA12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in BA12
15 in BA12, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.2%
- Pupils
- 68
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.0
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well below the England average.
22 first choices, 15 offers made
Met the standard at 1145%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 103
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
Top Secondary Schools in BA12
2 in BA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
195 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Nurseries in BA12
12 in BA12, highest Ofsted grade first
Leaping Frogs Day Nursery CIC
Warminster, BA12 6LJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Little Cuckoos Preschool
Warminster, BA12 7QH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Learning Meadow
Warminster, BA12 7DU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in BA12
2 in BA12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
195 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.5%
- Pupils
- 1,347
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Warminster School
Warminster, BA12 8PJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 433
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in BA12
1 in BA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Warminster School
Warminster, BA12 8PJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 433
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in BA12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good15
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every BA12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
BA12 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in BA12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about BA12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in BA12?
BA12 has 28 schools, including 15 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in BA12?
The highest-ranked schools in BA12 on Eduscope are Mere School, Horningsham Primary School, St John's CofE School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in BA12?
There is 1 independent school in BA12. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in BA12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in BA12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.