St Edward's Catholic Primary School

About St Edward's Catholic Primary School

St Edward's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary in the Warwickshire local authority, serving 235 pupils aged 2 to 11. It sits in the North Warwickshire borough and ranks 4th out of 21 primary schools within that specific borough, placing it in the top 25% of schools locally. When compared across the wider Warwickshire authority, the school ranks 29th out of 196 same-type schools. Its top-performing peers in the local area include Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, and Barford St Peter's CofE Primary School, all of which achieved higher ranking scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 46 applications for 29 places, with 28 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests it is a popular choice among local families, particularly those seeking a faith-based education within the state system.

Academically, St Edward's performs well above the Warwickshire average at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 results, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the local authority average of 62%. Reading was a particular strength, with an average score of 107 and 33% of pupils achieving a higher standard. Maths followed closely, with an average score of 103 and 81% meeting expectations. Writing also saw 81% at expected level, with 15% reaching the higher standard. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 awarded a Good rating across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marks a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Requires Improvement, with early years provision and leadership both rated as Requires Improvement at that time.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, library, music rooms, and a chapel, reflecting its Catholic character. Sports provision includes swimming, athletics, gymnastics, and dance, while extracurricular clubs cover drama, gardening, eco club, coding, and film club. St Edward's has a strong SEND framework, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, and physical disabilities. With nursery provision for children from age 2, it suits families looking for a continuous primary pathway from early years through to Year 6. The school is oversubscribed, so parents should be prepared for a competitive admissions process, particularly for first-preference applications. It is a good fit for Catholic families or those who value a faith-based environment, strong academic outcomes, and a broad range of enrichment activities within a relatively small school community.

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