Lavington School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4EBOpen in maps

Lavington School is a secondary school in Devizes for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 7th of 26 secondary schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2014, report published 2 September 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

172 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.3

50.3, 4.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths57.6%

57.6%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths77.9%

77.9%, 13.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc42.4%

42.4%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.40

4.40, 0.31 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

910 pupils on roll, with places for 1,160

Eligible for free school meals14.1%

14.1%, 12.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.8%

1.8%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.3%

20.3%, 5.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.9%

5.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lavington School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Dauntsey's School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 29.4
Devizes School4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 45.3
Melksham Oak Community School8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.4
Matravers School9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.0
Kingdown School10 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.8

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ralph Plummer
Phone
01380812352
Website
lavington.wilts.sch.uk
Address
The Spring, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4EB
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
136389

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.