Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School

About Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School

Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 27 applications for just 10 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.7. Of those applicants, eight listed it as their first preference, and all eight were offered a place. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school’s parent view data is not available in the most recent inspection report to confirm satisfaction levels directly. The school is a Church of England primary in the Stratford-on-Avon borough, with a headteacher, Jessica Jones, leading a small community of 90 pupils. It operates below its capacity of 105, so while it is oversubscribed, there is still some room for growth. The school’s religious character may be a draw for families seeking a faith-based setting, and its size means children are likely to be well-known to staff.

Academically, Wootton Wawen performs solidly but not spectacularly. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is just below the Warwickshire local authority average of 62%. The school’s reading scores were a particular strength, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard and 33% achieving a higher standard. Maths was weaker, with 67% at expected and 27% at higher. The average scaled scores were 107 in reading and 105 in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half for its combined expected standard metric, sitting at the 57th percentile. In the Stratford-on-Avon local authority, it ranks 33rd out of 52 primary schools. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 rated it Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. The previous inspection in 2012 also rated it Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

The school offers a range of facilities that support both academic and personal development, including a forest school, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, football, cricket and dance, while clubs extend to art, coding, book club, chess, eco club and choir. For children with additional needs, the school has provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. This breadth of SEND support is a practical consideration for families whose children may need extra help. The school does not have a nursery or sixth form, so it is purely for primary-age children from 4 to 11. Given its oversubscribed status and small size, families should apply early and consider it a realistic first choice, particularly those who value a Church of England ethos and a wide range of enrichment activities within a village setting.

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