Harbury CofE Primary School
Leamington Spa, CV33 9HR · Warwickshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
71st 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 4,112 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harbury CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Digital Leaders, School Council, Shining Lights, Earthworms, Reading Ambassadors, and Homework Club. Sports include Fitt4Kids, Cross Country Club, and the Daily Mile. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage the transition for new pupils joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about Harbury CofE Primary School
Overview
Harbury CofE Primary School is an inclusive institution where pupils “celebrate equality and diversity” and strive to live by the motto ‘love, learn, grow’. The inspection confirms that the school has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” with pupils achieving well, particularly in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “aspirational” and “well sequenced,” allowing important knowledge and skills to build over time in most subjects.
- Early reading is a high priority; “highly-skilled staff teach daily phonics lessons well,” ensuring pupils read with “confidence and accuracy.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has been “successfully strengthened,” with swift identification of needs and effective support.
- Pupils are “happy and safe,” benefiting from a calm, orderly environment and opportunities to develop talents through clubs and trips.
- Leaders provide appropriate oversight and support, helping teachers manage workload and well-being effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not effectively support pupils to “deepen and apply their learning,” meaning they do not gain the deeper knowledge intended.
- Poor pencil grip, posture, and writing position are not consistently addressed, which “hampers the progress some pupils make in their handwriting.”
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 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of CV33 9HR, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT