Hillmorton Primary School

About Hillmorton Primary School

Hillmorton Primary School in Rugby holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding, placing it among just 12 state primary schools in Warwickshire to achieve that top grade out of 196 in the local authority. The school’s most recent inspection report is its strongest available academic indicator, and it sits alongside a very small group of high-performing peers in the area. For parents looking at exam-stage metrics, the most informative figure is the local authority’s average Key Stage 2 score of 62, which provides a benchmark for how primary schools in Warwickshire typically perform. While Hillmorton’s own KS2 results are not published in this data, its Outstanding rating suggests outcomes that comfortably exceed that LA average, given that only 6% of Warwickshire primaries share this rating.

The school’s Outstanding grade is a significant differentiator in a local market where the vast majority of primaries are rated Good or lower. Among its top-performing peers in the LA ranking, Mappleborough Green CofE Primary and St Mary’s Catholic Primary both score 100, while Barford St Peter’s CofE scores 93, but Hillmorton’s own ranking score is not provided here. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Eastlands Primary School, 2.1 km away, meaning Hillmorton is one of relatively few top-tier options in its immediate vicinity. For families prioritising academic rigour, the combination of an Outstanding Ofsted and a strong local context suggests the school delivers well above the Warwickshire baseline in reading, writing, and maths at age 11.

Hillmorton is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It has capacity for 420 pupils and offers a broad set of facilities including an outdoor playground, art studios, playing fields, a sports hall, and a chapel. Sports include netball, football, rounders, and cricket, while clubs range from drama and film club to coding, choir, eco club, and chess. The school is led by headteacher Bryony Harrison. With no boarding or sixth form, it is a straightforward primary option for local families. Given its Outstanding rating and strong facilities, it will particularly suit parents in Rugby who want a high-performing state primary with a wide extracurricular offer, especially those who value creative and outdoor activities alongside academic achievement.

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