Lighthorne Heath Primary School
About Lighthorne Heath Primary School
Lighthorne Heath Primary School is a state primary in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, serving 100 pupils aged 3 to 11. In the local authority’s rankings for Key Stage 2 performance, it sits at 141st out of 196 same-type schools, placing it in the bottom half of the area. The top-performing peers nearby include Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, both with perfect ranking scores, and Barford St Peter's CofE Primary School at 93. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 37 applications for 20 places and 18 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.85. It has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 44.1%, well above the national average, and its capacity of 91 is exceeded by its current roll of 100, indicating strong local demand despite its modest ranking position.
Key Details
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Latest monitoring visit (18 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
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Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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