Bishops Itchington Primary School
Southam, CV47 2RN · Warwickshire · primary school
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60th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.8/10 against 3,846 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishops Itchington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join construction, Eco, art, colouring and dance clubs, plus a Choir. Sports include football, netball, parachute games and a multi-sports club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 2022 inspection report guide current teaching improvements? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Bishops Itchington Primary School
Overview
Bishops Itchington Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming, friendly place where everybody gets along." Pupils are happy, well-mannered, and feel safe, with leaders demonstrating ambition for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have "prioritised reading," ensuring staff are trained in systematic phonics and that pupils enjoy reading opportunities, such as with ‘Olive the sausage dog’.
- In subjects like mathematics, leaders have "identified precisely what pupils should learn, and when," allowing learning to build effectively over time.
- Pupils behave well, listen to instructions, and cooperate; they understand bullying and know how to seek help from staff or peer mediators.
- Staff feel "proud to work at the school" and appreciate that leaders take their workload into account.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working closely with external support to keep pupils safe.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not identified key content or the order of teaching, meaning learning is not consistently sequenced to help pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Checks to help pupils remember learning over time are not always focused on the right things, and teachers do not always use this information to address misconceptions.
- Some pupils are not fully prepared for life in modern Britain, as they do not remember all the skills and knowledge intended in the personal development curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff follow correct procedures, receive regular training, and challenge decisions to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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