Croft Junior School
Nuneaton, CV10 8ER · Warwickshire · primary school
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130th 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 2,363 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| 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.
Croft Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% 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%. 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 May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Drama, Chess, and School Council clubs, participate in Bikeability, swimming, and Forest School, and learn drums or piano. Year 5 pupils go on a residential visit, and the school offers theatre trips and museum visits. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 353 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 are included in the Year 5 residential visit? How does the breakfast club operate for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Croft Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While pupils are described as “happy and polite” within a “caring school,” academic outcomes are currently insufficient, with some learners having “gaps in their knowledge and skills.” Leaders are actively redesigning the curriculum to address these issues, though it is “too soon to see the full impact.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent manners” and learn “free from distractions” in calm classrooms.
- The school maintains a “sharp focus on attendance,” which is leading to improvement.
- Initiatives like the ‘Croft pledge’ enrich personal development through residential trips and leadership roles.
- A new phonics programme is effectively supporting early readers, with “skilful staff” helping them catch up.
- The governing body provides accurate evaluation and “supports and challenges leaders in good measure.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure teaching is adapted well enough to meet the needs of pupils with SEND so they can achieve long-term goals.
- Implement a consistent approach to checking learning to identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- Ensure teaching accounts for previous learning so pupils do not move on before they are ready.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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