Ilmington CofE Primary School
Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 4LJ · Warwickshire · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,024 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 93.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.95 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ilmington CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 93.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 Forest School curriculum link to the core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Ilmington CofE Primary School
Overview
Ilmington CofE Primary School is described as a "caring school at the heart of its community" where pupils "enjoy attending" and feel safe. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good. Leaders have made "many very positive changes" since the previous inspection, creating a cohesive offer that extends beyond the academic curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, building skills such as "pondering" and "perseverance" through the school’s "learner toolkit".
- The curriculum is "ambitious" with knowledge "clearly identified and carefully sequenced" so pupils learn the right things at the right time.
- Reading is a priority; "well-trained staff deliver the phonics scheme" and provide "very effective support" for those at risk of falling behind.
- Strong community links allow pupils to become "positive, active citizens" through initiatives like designing village calendars and fundraising for charities.
- Relationships between adults and pupils are "strong and built on mutual respect," with older pupils "buddy[ing]" with younger ones.
Areas to improve
- Safeguarding arrangements lack some rigour and oversight, meaning there is potential for actions to be missed; leaders must ensure roles are fulfilled effectively.
- The school does not always check that intended actions are followed through well enough, particularly regarding targets and provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, though some actions relating to vulnerable pupils and safer recruitment checks were not overseen carefully enough, concerns which were resolved before the end of the inspection.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 93% |
| 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
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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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