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U15 boys win the Inspiresport Independent Schools Hockey Cup

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:45:08 GMT

On Tuesday 24 March, the Warwick U15 boys travelled to Nottingham Hockey Centre to play in the finals day of the Inspiresport Independent Schools Hockey Cup, having successfully navigated a field of 84 competing schools. Their route to the finals showcased their quality and consistency, with strong victories over Stowe, Rugby, New Hall and Whitgift School.

Celebrating EPQ presentation event

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:36:11 GMT

On 25 March, we proudly hosted our sixteenth Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) presentation poster event. Fifty pupils exhibited their perseverance in completing this qualification, which requires them independently to plan, develop, realise and reflect on an independent project.

Congratulations to our psychology offer holders

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:05:55 GMT

We are delighted to announce that our pupils, who have chosen to pursue psychology at university, have received offers from a range of top universities across the country, including University of Cambridge, Durham, Nottingham, Bath and Loughborough.

Warwick chess players shine on and off the board!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:32:50 GMT

On Sunday 15 March 2026, the annual Coventry Chess Academy Rapidplay took place. This ECF-rated tournament, organised by Mr Lam, attracted a large turnout of some of Coventry and Warwickshire's best young chess players, including several children who rank within the top players in their national age group.

Assembly hits all the right notes with Funk After 8

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:03:40 GMT

n Thursday 19 March, Myton Gardens primary school was delighted to welcome Funk After 8 – one of Warwick’s most dynamic and impressive ensembles, to lead a truly special assembly.

Skill, spirit, and success at the 2026 Warwick Sevens

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:57:15 GMT

Warwick School was proud to host the 2026 Warwick Sevens on Saturday, 7 March. This provided an excellent opportunity for some of the top rugby schools in England and Wales to showcase their skills and abilities in the exciting seven-a-side format of the game.

OW begins tour with RSC

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:08:28 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate Old Warwickian Ralph Davis, who has begun his tour in the leading role of Hamlet in the Royal Shakespeare Company's touring production.

Warwick chess team's historic run continues!

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:33:31 GMT

On Friday, 27 February, the chess team played in the third stage of the English Schools Chess Championship against Stowe School.

Tom's Canticles premieres

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:10:35 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate Year 11 GCSE music pupil Tom, who has written a superb set of Canticles that premiered last weekend.

Year 13 netball creates fierce competition

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:30:27 GMT

Year 13 netball brought energy, laughter, and fierce competition as pupils from Warwick School and King’s High School came together for one of the most exciting joint house events of this term.

Warwick Schools Foundation launches new summer Orchestra Course for young musicians

Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:10:59 GMT

Warwick Schools Foundation is set to welcome talented and aspiring musicians aged 7 to 16 from across the region to its newly announced Orchestra Course this summer.

Join us for one of the biggest day in the rugby calendar

Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:32:31 GMT

Warwick School is proud to host the 2026 Warwick Sevens this weekend, on Saturday 7, March. Our home tournament provides an excellent opportunity for some of the top rugby schools in England and Wales to showcase their skills and abilities in the exciting seven-a-side format of the game.

Warwick chess players shine in Isle of Wight!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:35:48 GMT

We are delighted to share more chess success over half-term. Warwick's resident chess master, Billy, competed in the very strong Isle of Wight Master's section. He scored a creditable 4 points with draws against an International Master and Grandmaster, Danny Gormally, one of England's best players.

Inspiring the next generation: Bridge Street Brass Masterclass

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:26:10 GMT

On Friday, 13 February, the Music Department was delighted to welcome Bridge Street Brass, an outstanding quintet from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, for an inspiring afternoon of music-making and collaboration.

Latin and Greek speaking competition success

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:23:39 GMT

On Wednesday 4 February, a team of 13 boys travelled with Mr Stephenson to Nottingham High School to take part in the annual regional Latin and Greek Speaking Competition, joining pupils from nine other schools across a range of categories.

Gregory shines again for Warwickshire!

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:24:35 GMT

Over the weekend of Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February, the second round of the 4NCL - the junior wing of the British National Chess League – took place. Gregory, Year 10, was selected to play on Board 4 for the Warwickshire A team in the top division, scoring an impressive 3/5 and helping The Bears secure an excellent second‑place finish.

Celebrating Oxbridge offers

Thu, 5 Feb 2026 12:27:34 GMT

Warwick School is delighted to announce that five pupils have received offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge this year – an exceptional achievement that reflects their hard work, talent, and commitment.

Music Conservatoire success!

Wed, 4 Feb 2026 16:25:11 GMT

We are delighted to share that Ben, Theo and Charlie (Year 13) each have multiple offers to attend Music Conservatoire from September 2026.

Saving lives – my stem cell donation experience

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:41:47 GMT

About eight months ago, The Anthony Nolan charity came to school and invited us to become donors. Although I was apprehensive at first, I signed up at the last minute, and I’m so glad I did. I was really chuffed (although surprised) when they contacted me a few months later to say I was a match for someone... I think it was then that it hit me... I could save someone's life! A real person, who was going to die, could live by me donating some stem cells!

Gregory an A star arbiter!

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:13:29 GMT

On Sunday, 18 January, the English Chess Federation's (ECF) flagship school rapidplay team event took place at Eton Collegee.

Introducing Studium: our new Journal of Teaching and Learning

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:57 GMT

We are proud to share the first edition of Studium, Warwick School’s new Journal of Teaching and Learning, which brings together a series of innovative research projects led by our own teachers.

Year 9 pupils showcase stunning clay creations

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:25:15 GMT

Mrs Francis’ Year 9 students have brought their creativity to life through a series of striking clay animal heads. Each piece reflects weeks of careful craftsmanship, culminating in beautifully glazed works that highlight their skill and imagination.

Explore the gallery of these incredible creations here:

Chess success on home soil for Warwick boys!

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:43:58 GMT

On Saturday, 10 January, the Warwick Junior Open todsok place on home soil, at the Bridge Sports Centre, Warwick School. This junior chess tournament, rated by the English Chess Federation (ECF) and organised by the Warwickshire Chess Association (WCA), attracted a large turnout of boys from both the Junior and Senior Schools. There were some terrific individual performances, much to the delight of Mr Lam who was in attendance and presented the prizes in his capacity as Head Coach for the WCA.

Music recitals: a term of talent and variety

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:26:29 GMT

Our Year 10 GCSE Music cohort has already taken to the stage twice this term at the popular Drivetime Concerts, showcasing performances that were met with warm appreciation from audiences in the Recital Room each Wednesday after school. The standard has been impressive, with thoughtful and creative interpretations that mark an important milestone as students work towards their Year 11 coursework submissions.

An outstanding term of fundraising at Warwick School

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:15:58 GMT

With the term now having come to a close, we can reflect on what was an outstanding term of fundraising at Warwick School. Serving the Community is one of our four key strategic pillars, and this has ethos has truly been embodied by our students and staff with several fundraising events and campaigns since the start of September:

Funk After 8 inspires festive joy at a local primary school

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:35:43 GMT

On Thursday, 11 December, pupils at Coten End Primary School were treated to a truly unforgettable Christmas music assembly, courtesy of Funk After 8 – our vibrant New Orleans–style brass band.

A visit to meet Princess Anne

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:32:24 GMT

A Warwick school pupil has achieved national recognition after winning a prestigious competition hosted by the English Speaking Union (ESU).

Rower Noah shines at Championships

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:57:09 GMT

Birmingham’s NEC played host to the British Indoor Rowing Championships on the 6-7 December. The event is the world’s largest indoor rowing competition, drawing nearly 3,000 entries from across the globe.

What a Christmas Cracker!

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 17:08:45 GMT

Warwick Hall was filled to capacity on Friday, 5 December for The Christmas Cracker 2025, an evening that showcased the very best of Warwick School’s musical life.

Warwick chess players produce fireworks in the Four Nations Chess League!

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:17:14 GMT

On the weekend of 29-30 November, the Junior Four Nations Chess League (4NCL), the children's wing of the British National Chess League, took place in nearby Coventry.

OW takes on record-breaking challenge

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 09:10:13 GMT

Angus Read, an Old Warwickian who left in 2021, is undertaking an extraordinary sporting feat that reflects both his determination and the values he developed during his time at Warwick.

The final week of Movember...

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 10:42:39 GMT

The final week of Movember has showcased some outstanding creativity, dedication, and perseverance across our community.

Warwick chess team qualify for next stage of Nationals!

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:03:11 GMT

On Friday, 21 November, the Warwick School chess team led by Mr Lam made the trip up to King Edward VI Camp Hill in Birmingham to compete in the qualifying stage of the English Schools Chess Championship.

Week 3 of Movember

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:32:47 GMT

The third week of Movember saw the exciting launch of our House event on Friday, 28 November: The ‘Mo-Marathon’.

Epic Shakespeare comes alive

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:33:08 GMT

Warwick School and King’s High School presented this year’s joint Senior Production of HENRY V from Wednesday 12, to Saturday 15 November.

Mo’ news from Warwick!

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:11:46 GMT

Warwick has started their second week of Movember strong! The campaign began with an inspiring visit from Julia, from the Movember charity, and Chris, a Movember ambassador. Together, they spoke to the Sixth Form on Monday about why the charity’s work is so important, the projects it supports, and how to check in with your mates.

The Mo spirit is spreading fast, with moustache updates now coming in from both pupils and staff. While some are still planning ambitious end-of-month fundraising ideas, others have already begun their challenges. A few of things the boys are doing:

James is running an incredible 200km over November — complete with some interesting clothing choices!
Maanav is swimming 20km,
George and Harlan are aiming for 100 km of running while chasing a sub-22-minute 5km, and
Josh has set himself the challenge of completing 27 rounds of golf.

And that’s just a few of the efforts under way!

The Charity Committee is also helping to relaunch ‘Dough for a Bro’. An initiative that encourages pupils to check in with one another, raise funds, and enjoy a well-deserved doughnut in the process!

So far, Warwick has already raised nearly £8,000, edging closer to the halfway mark toward the ambitious £15,000 target. While the fundraising is fantastic, the message behind Movember remains the most important part:

It’s okay to ask for help.
It’s okay to talk.
It’s okay to look after yourself.

If you’d like to donate, track our progress, or learn more about Movember’s work, please follow this link.

We will keep you updated with more of the great work we are doing.

AI at Warwick School

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:25:02 GMT

The Pupil Voice Committee is leading a whole-school initiative to explore the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.

Bugling duties for Remembrance 2025

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:49:44 GMT

Remembrance is always a tremendously significant date in the national calendar – a time which allows us to pause, honour, and reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served.

Warwick chess players shine over half-term

Thu, 6 Nov 2025 17:05:54 GMT

It was an action-packed half-term on the chess front, as big-time international chess returned to the locality.

Largest-ever Mock Speed Interview event

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:33:35 GMT

On Thursday, 16 October, Warwick School held its annual Mock Speed Interview evening for Upper Sixth students, and this year’s event was the most ambitious and impressive to date.

National Children's Orchestra Success

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:22:57 GMT

Following successful auditions, we are delighted to report that outstanding flautist, Alex (Year 9) and clarinettist Jayven (Year 9), both Music Scholars, have been awarded seats in the coveted National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain.

Music Award Holders' Concert

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:51:16 GMT

On Tuesday, 14 October the first Music Award Holders' Concert of the academic year was held.

Our musicians to join forces with internationally acclaimed choir at Birmingham Town Hall this weekend

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:48:56 GMT

35 young singers from King’s High and Warwick School have the unique opportunity to join forces with the internationally acclaimed choir Ex Cathedra at Birmingham Town Hall this Sunday, 19 October.

OW to feature alongside Hugh Laurie in new Harry Potter series

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:54:26 GMT

Old Warwickian, Rhys Mulligan, will feature as the voice of older Ron in the new Harry Potter audiobook series with Audible.

Join us for an evening of Art and Giving

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:26:10 GMT

On 21 November, Warwick Schools Foundation will be hosting a Charity Art Auction in support of Kissing It Better, a charity we have proudly partnered with for the past 15 years.

Movember mission

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:40:11 GMT

Last week, we recruited the help of Mr Thomson to launch Movember to our Sixth Form students. He faced the clippers and showed the boys what Movember is all about, starting an important conversation to look out for you and your 'bro'!

Skiing National Finals 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:11:19 GMT

The Ski Team has had a busy start to the new year with the English School’s Ski Association (ESSkiA) Qualifying event at Swadlincote and the recent ESSkiA National Finals at Norwich.

Planting Peace by the King's Garden

Wed, 8 Oct 2025 11:23:19 GMT

On Friday, 3 October, Warwick School and King's High School's Gardening Club soldiered on through the rain to plant an apple tree, which they will train up the Peace Pod by the King's Garden.

Birmingham Junior Chess Open

Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:51:24 GMT

On Sunday, 5 October, the Birmingham Junior Chess Open took place. This tournament was rated by the English Chess Federation and also formed part of the Warwickshire Junior Chess Grand Prix.

Warwick School’s Fanfare Team performs at prestigious Legal Service

Wed, 8 Oct 2025 10:07:09 GMT

Warwick School’s Fanfare Team was once again out in action this week, this time with the honour of performing at the annual High Sheriff’s Legal Service. The event took place on Tuesday, 7 October at the historic St Mary’s Church in Warwick.