Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School

About Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School

Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 50 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.72. All 29 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first have a solid chance. The school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, but the high number of first-preference applications relative to total places is itself a signal of confidence from the community. With 227 pupils on roll against a capacity of 215, the school is operating slightly above its intended size, another indicator of its draw. It's a Church of England primary for children aged 2 to 11, mixed gender, and based in the Stratford-on-Avon borough of Warwickshire.

Academically, Tanworth-in-Arden performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Warwickshire average of 62%. The school's ranking within Stratford-on-Avon places it 15th out of 52 primary schools, putting it in the top 25% nationally by this measure. Scores were particularly strong in reading, where the average scaled score was 109 and 93% of pupils met the expected standard. Maths followed closely with an average score of 107 and 90% at expected. At the higher standard, 43% achieved in reading and 40% in maths, though writing at the higher level was lower at 10%. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022 rated it Good across all areas, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019.

The school offers a range of facilities including an ICT suite, library, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, swimming, cross country, netball and athletics, while clubs include gardening, chess, film club, eco club and drama. For children with additional needs, the school lists support for moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, visual and multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. There is nursery provision for children from age 2. Given its oversubscribed status and strong academic results relative to the local average, this school will particularly suit families who prioritise a church-affiliated primary with a track record of solid core subject outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer, especially those living within the immediate catchment area.

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