Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School

About Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School

Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's most telling exam metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 52%. This is below the Warwickshire local authority average of 62%, and places the school 114th out of 196 primary schools in the area. In the North Warwickshire borough specifically, it ranks 16th out of 21 schools. The school's Ofsted report, following an ungraded inspection in December 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged Good.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is mixed. While 90% of pupils achieved the expected standard in both reading and writing, only 57% did so in maths. The proportion reaching the higher standard across reading, writing and maths combined was just 5%, though individual subject higher scores were more encouraging: 14% in reading and 19% in writing. Average scores were 105 in reading and 101 in maths. The school's ranking score of 52 places it in the bottom 50 nationally for its chosen metric. Parental feedback is broadly positive, with 82% of respondents saying they would recommend the school, and strong majorities agreeing that their child is happy and does well. However, only 42% of parents felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 30% disagreed with that statement.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 42 applications for 30 places and 31 first-preference applications. It offers a range of facilities including a sensory room, forest school, chapel, and ICT suite, plus clubs in science, coding, drama and art. Sports on offer include tennis, cross country, football and netball. The school provides nursery provision for children aged 2 and has a published capacity of 157, though it currently has 173 pupils on roll. SEND support is available for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a Church of England primary that has improved its Ofsted rating and offers a broad curriculum, but whose academic outcomes in maths and combined subjects lag behind the local average. It may suit families who prioritise the school's ethos, facilities and community feel over headline exam results.

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