Long Itchington CofE Academy
Southam, CV47 9QP · Warwickshire · primary school
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160th 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Long Itchington CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 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 plan to raise attainment to meet national expectations following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Long Itchington CofE Academy
Overview
The report states that the school’s vision for pupil success is “not yet fully realised” due to inconsistent curriculum delivery and behaviour management. While there are pockets of effective teaching, particularly in mathematics and history, staff instability and inconsistent expectations have hindered progress, leaving parents and staff with “mixed views” about the school.
Strengths
- In mathematics and history, “clear sequence[s] of learning” allow pupils to build effectively on previous knowledge.
- The school is described as “inclusive,” with a “passport to achieve” offering opportunities such as working with a local theatre company.
- Safeguarding arrangements are confirmed to be “effective.”
- Relationships in the early years are “warm and caring,” and the curriculum fosters pupils’ interests.
- Recent improvements in identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have been “positive.”
Areas to improve
- The phonics programme lacks fidelity; reading books do not always match the sounds pupils know, hindering reading progress.
- Curriculum sequences in some subjects, such as design and technology and Spanish, are not precise enough, preventing pupils from retaining or building on prior learning.
- Behaviour expectations are not consistently applied or tracked, causing disruption and anxiety for some pupils.
- Support for pupils with SEND is not always subject-specific enough to ensure full curriculum access.
- Communication with parents and staff regarding staffing changes needs strengthening to alleviate concerns.
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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