Lighthorne Heath Primary School
Leamington Spa, CV33 9TW · Warwickshire · primary school
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110th 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 — 3.3/10 against 1,673 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Lighthorne Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 120 pupils against a stated capacity of 91. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Lighthorne Heath Primary School
Overview
Lighthorne Heath Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "friendly and inclusive" where staff know pupils well. Leaders provide a broad curriculum enriched by trips and visitors, ensuring pupils achieve well and behave sensibly. However, inconsistencies in phonics teaching for some groups mean not all pupils are making the expected progress in reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum builds knowledge effectively, with teachers using practical activities to bring lessons alive, such as using real fish for science classification.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with teachers checking understanding, addressing gaps, and ensuring pupils memorise key facts like number bonds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same content as others, with staff providing targeted support like pre-teaching vocabulary.
- Leaders broaden pupils’ experiences through annual theatre visits, residential trips, and pupil committees, fostering pride and responsibility.
- Staff establish strong foundations for behaviour in the early years, and pupils across the school listen to adults and follow instructions well.
Areas to improve
- In phonics, teaching for younger pupils in mixed-age classes and those behind in the programme is not sufficiently matched to the sounds they need to learn next.
- Consequently, a small number of pupils, including some with SEND, are not catching up as quickly as they could in reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, providing regular staff training, and diligently responding to concerns while challenging external agencies when necessary.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 14% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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