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Welford-on-Avon Primary School

Welford-on-Avon Primary School

Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 8ERPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

107%

Capacity

267

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Welford-on-Avon Primary School

Welford-on-Avon Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stratford-on-Avon community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 267 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 250 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Welford-on-Avon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie Leeman, it falls under Warwickshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 466th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 52 in Stratford-on-Avon.

Welford-on-Avon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 30 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Welford-on-Avon Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Film Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stratford-on-Avon, Welford-on-Avon Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeadland Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 8ER
HeadteacherJulie Leeman
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils267
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity267 / 250 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Declined
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (88%)

466th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 5%

45th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 5%

3rd of 52

In Stratford-on-Avon

Top 10%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

88%

Expected Standard

15%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 109
Expected:94%
Higher:36%
Writing
Expected:97%
Higher:18%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:91%
Higher:33%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballTennisDanceNetballAthleticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessFilm ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

95

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

40 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Class profile

2024/25
Pupils per teacherBottom 25% of schools
35.4pupils per qualified teacher

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Average class sizeBottom 25% of schools
28.6pupils per class

75% of schools in England do better than this.

Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.

Pupils & demographics

2024/25
Free school meals8.8%

Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).

English as additional language1.1%

Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.

Ethnic background

  • White British89.1%
  • Mixed5.3%
  • White (other)5.2%
  • Asian0.4%

Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.

Attendance & Behaviour

2024/25
Overall attendanceTop 25% of schools
96.4%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Persistent absenteesTop 25% of schools
4.5%

Better than 75% of schools in England.

Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.

Fixed-period suspensionsBelow average
1.9 per 100

Half of schools in England do better than this.

A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.

Permanent exclusionsLike most schools
None

Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.

Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.

Catchment & Local Competition

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1

Total schools

1

Oversubscribed

1

Primary

Low competition area

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Welford-on-Avon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01789750214www.welfordonavonschool.co.uk/

Headland Road, Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 8ER

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Headland Road, Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 8ER

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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