Budbrooke Primary School
Warwick, CV35 8TP · Warwickshire · primary school
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121st 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,685 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Budbrooke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and the Budbrooke Mile.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Budbrooke Primary School
Overview
Budbrooke Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "friendly" environment where pupils "work and play together happily." Leaders maintain "high expectations" which pupils consistently meet, resulting in a calm atmosphere where children feel safe and are kind to one another. The curriculum in reading and mathematics is well-structured, allowing pupils to achieve well by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Pupils are "calm and sensible," following the school rule of ‘consideration’ diligently and knowing how to respond to bullying.
- The curriculum in reading and mathematics "builds pupils’ knowledge step by step," with effective use of resources like phonics and daily ‘maths meetings’.
- Staff teach important concepts in a "logical order," helping pupils develop a "secure understanding" and adapt teaching to address learning gaps.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically in decision-making roles, such as the eco-committee, and benefit from a "rich range of after-school activities."
- Teachers establish clear behaviour routines from the early years, ensuring pupils can "focus on their work without interruption."
Areas to improve
- Support for a small number of pupils behind in the phonics programme is "not frequent enough," preventing them from catching up quickly.
- In some cross-curricular projects, leaders have not sufficiently broken down national curriculum expectations, leading to "superficial" teaching of complex concepts.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff clear on procedures and leaders taking appropriate action to keep pupils safe, including providing extra support like ‘Budbrooke buddies’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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