Boughton Leigh Junior School
Rugby, CV21 1LT · Warwickshire · primary school
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129th 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 — 1.5/10 against 2,393 of them, against 1.7/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boughton Leigh Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 477 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the higher standard in their assessments?
What Ofsted said about Boughton Leigh Junior School
Overview
Boughton Leigh Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and friendly place to be" where staff maintain "high expectations" for behaviour. Pupils work hard and take pride in their work, with personal development promoted "exceptionally well" through a wide variety of opportunities. However, inconsistencies remain in how the curriculum is structured across all subjects and in the assessment of early reading skills.
Strengths
- Staff are "excellent role models" and pupils display "positive behaviour at all points of the day."
- The SEND resource base, ‘Launchpad’, provides an "excellent level of education, care, nurture, and emotional support."
- Reading is prioritised using "high-quality texts," helping to develop a "love of reading" through inspirational visits and wide opportunities.
- Mathematics teaching is "particularly effective," with ‘maths meetings’ supporting pupils to address misconceptions.
- Leaders are "highly regarded by staff," who are described as "dedicated and committed" and work together well.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure "accurate phonics assessments are in place" for early readers, as current methods "underestimate what pupils can do" and slow progress.
- The curriculum must outline "in detail, the precise knowledge pupils need to learn and in what order in all subjects," as this is currently unclear in some areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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.
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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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