Middlemarch School

About Middlemarch School

Middlemarch School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit well below the Warwickshire local authority average, which is a significant point for parents to weigh up. In the 2023/24 academic year, only 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 62%. That gap of 30 percentage points places the school at the very bottom of its local authority ranking — 25th out of 25 schools in Nuneaton and Bedworth, and in the bottom 50 nationally. The school’s ranking score of 32 out of 100 reflects this. However, the picture is not uniformly low. Average scaled scores in both reading and maths sit at 100, which is exactly the national benchmark, and the proportion reaching the higher standard in those subjects is small but present — 7% in reading and 7% in maths. Writing is weaker, with only 5% reaching the higher standard and 42% at the expected level.

Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection, carried out in March 2025, rated the school Good across all four key areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2015, so there is stability in the school’s overall effectiveness. The parent view data, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a mixed picture. On the positive side, 64% of the 14 respondents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 79% strongly agreed that their child can take part in clubs and activities. Yet 29% said they would not recommend the school to another parent, and responses around bullying and concern-handling were notably split — 14% disagreed that bullying is dealt with quickly, and 14% disagreed that concerns are handled properly.

The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage: 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. With a capacity of 240 and only 189 pupils on roll, there is spare capacity, so oversubscription is unlikely to be a barrier for most applicants. Facilities are decent for a primary of this size, including an ICT suite, gymnasium, sports hall, library and a sensory room. The school also offers a resourced provision for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, moderate learning difficulty, and social, emotional and mental health needs. Clubs include book club, choir, drama and film club, and sports on offer range from cross country to gymnastics. For families who prioritise strong academic outcomes above all else, Middlemarch’s results are a clear concern. But for those whose child might benefit from a Good-rated school with SEND support and a wide range of activities, it could still be a practical local option.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Middlemarch School

Helpful Guides for Parents