Coughton CofE Primary School

About Coughton CofE Primary School

Coughton CofE Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit above the Warwickshire local authority average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 68%, compared with the LA average of 62%. That six-percentage-point gap places the school 55th out of 196 schools in the county, putting it in the top half of Warwickshire primaries. Reading is the school’s strongest subject, with 80% of pupils meeting the expected standard and 36% reaching the higher standard. Maths follows at 72% expected and 20% higher, while writing is weaker: 72% at expected but only 4% at the higher level. The school’s national percentile of roughly 36th suggests solid, middle-of-the-pack performance against the wider field. Within the Stratford-on-Avon district, it ranks 23rd out of 52 schools on the combined KS2 measure, again landing in the top half locally. These figures show a school that consistently outperforms its LA neighbours without being among the very highest achievers.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2015 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, and for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed that it remains Good. That’s a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when the school was rated Requires Improvement across both overall effectiveness and leadership. So the trajectory is upward. The raw KS2 average scores are respectable: a reading average of 105 and maths average of 103. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School, 2.5 km away, though Coughton’s Good rating and improving record may appeal to families who prefer a Church of England setting. The school doesn’t publish Progress 8 scores, which is typical for primaries, but the attainment data gives a reliable picture of where pupils finish.

Coughton CofE Primary is a Church of England school with a capacity of 140 but currently oversubscribed with 183 pupils on roll, reflecting strong local demand. For 2025/26 entry, the school received 64 total applications for 25 places, with 24 first-preference offers made from 28 first-preference applications — an oversubscription ratio of 2.56. That means competition is real, so applying as a first preference is important. The school offers a broad range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, art studios, chapel, and ICT suite. Sports provision covers dance, athletics, swimming, tennis, football and cricket, while clubs include choir, coding, eco club, science club, gardening and film club. SEND support is extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, visual impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a fairly mixed intake. This is a solid primary that suits families seeking a church school with strong SEND support and a clear record of improvement.

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