The Revel CofE (Aided) Primary School

About The Revel CofE (Aided) Primary School

The Revel CofE (Aided) Primary School in Rugby is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently teaching 289 pupils against a capacity of 315. That leaves a little breathing room, but the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 reception intake, it received 57 applications for 35 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, and all 31 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character that may appeal to families seeking a faith-based setting, though the admissions policy will determine how that factors into priority. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a convenient option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, the school holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its last graded inspection in 2011, with an ungraded visit in 2022 confirming it remains Good. The early years provision was rated Outstanding in that most recent graded inspection, a strong signal for families with younger children. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 55% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the Warwickshire local authority average of 62%, placing the school 105th out of 196 primary schools in the county. In the more local Rugby ranking, it sits 15th out of 28. Individual subject scores are more encouraging: 70% met expectations in maths and 68% in reading, with average scaled scores of 103 and 104 respectively. The proportion reaching the higher standard is modest, with 16% in maths and 27% in reading, but the school is performing solidly in the core subjects.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a gymnasium, music rooms, playing fields, an ICT suite, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers cricket, cross country, gymnastics, netball and rounders, while clubs include film, art, coding, book club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This breadth of SEND provision suggests a school equipped to support a range of learners. Given its Church of England foundation, nursery provision, and Good Ofsted rating, The Revel is likely to suit families who value a faith-based primary with a stable reputation, particularly those living close enough to secure a place in a school that is oversubscribed but not fiercely competitive.

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