The Griffin Primary School

About The Griffin Primary School

The Griffin Primary School sits in a competitive Warwickshire primary landscape where the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment sits at 62, but the school’s own data on this metric is not available in its most recent published records. What stands out instead is the sheer demand for places: with 110 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school is heavily oversubscribed at a ratio of 3.67 to one. Only 28 of those 45 first-preference families received an offer, which tells you this is a school that local parents are actively choosing, even without headline exam figures to point to. The school is small, with 102 pupils against a capacity of 242, meaning there is room to grow, but the current intake suggests a tight-knit community where places are hard to come by. Its headteacher, Alison Hine, leads a mixed, non-denominational primary that also offers nursery provision for children from age two.

Without published Progress 8 or KS2 SATs results for The Griffin, the academic picture relies on what we can infer from its Ofsted rating and local context. The school has not been rated Outstanding, and the nearest Outstanding primary, Riverside Academy, is 2.3 kilometres away. Of the 196 primary schools in Warwickshire, only 12 hold an Outstanding grade, so the majority sit at Good or below. The Griffin’s own rating is not specified in the data, but its oversubscription figures suggest parents are confident in the quality on offer. The school’s small size may mean smaller class sizes, which can benefit individual attention, and its 5.9 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average, indicating a relatively affluent intake. Without exam data to compare directly against the LA average of 62, families will need to rely on the school’s broader reputation and the strong local demand as a proxy for academic confidence.

The Griffin offers a solid range of facilities for a school of its size, including art studios, playing fields, an ICT suite and a library, plus a varied sports programme covering tennis, athletics, rounders, dance, cross country and netball. After-school clubs include Book Club, Chess, Eco Club and Film Club, which add depth without overstretching a small pupil body. The school’s SEND provisions are notably broad for a primary, covering moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder, which suggests an inclusive approach. Admissions are tight: with 30 places and 110 applications, the school is clearly a popular choice, and oversubscription criteria will apply. This is a school that suits families who value a smaller, community-focused setting with strong local demand, good facilities and a nursery that allows children to start at age two. Its location in Rugby, Warwickshire, places it within reach of the nearest Outstanding alternative if that becomes a priority later on.

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