Acorns Primary School
Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5LA · Warwickshire · primary school
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125th of 161 primary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 196 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Acorns Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in boys and girls football, tag rugby, tchoukball, dodgeball, quicksticks hockey, and swimming. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 97 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort?
What Ofsted said about Acorns Primary School
Overview
Acorns Primary School is described as a "happy and caring school" where pupils "love to learn" and feel a strong sense of community. Leaders maintain "high expectations" for achievement, resulting in pupils becoming "independent, confident learners" who produce "high-quality work." The school is well-regarded by parents, staff, and governors, who view it as a supportive environment where everyone feels included and safe.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive behaviour" which is cited as an "absolute strength," with disruptions during lessons being "very rare."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and well-designed, ensuring pupils "gain and retain a great deal of knowledge" and are "well prepared for their move to secondary school."
- Mathematics is taught effectively, with a curriculum structure that allows pupils to "practise their developing skills" and revisit important learning regularly.
- The school is "highly inclusive," providing "carefully planned support" so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can access a "full, broad curriculum."
- Children in Nursery and Reception get off to a "good start," settling well into routines in a "stimulating" learning environment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure reading assessments are used more effectively so that books for younger pupils "match the sounds they know," as mismatches currently hinder the development of reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders keeping "thorough, meticulous records" and staff fully understanding their roles in keeping children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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