Long Lawford Primary School
Rugby, CV23 9AL · Warwickshire · primary school
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149th 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 — 3.5/10 against 2,421 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Lawford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in October 2024. 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 (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 426 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 address the 'Requires improvement' rating identified in the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 426?
What Ofsted said about Long Lawford Primary School
Overview
Pupils attend school happily and are welcomed warmly, with staff modelling values of ‘love, learn, persevere and succeed’. However, the school’s recently introduced curriculum lacks consistency and clear planning, meaning ‘not all pupils achieve as well as they should’. While behaviour and personal development are strong, leadership and early years provision require improvement to ensure all pupils receive the education they deserve.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good attitudes to learning’ and follow simple rules of ‘ready, respectful, responsible’.
- Staff provide ‘effective and individual support’ for pupils who find challenges, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils are ‘enthused by the wide variety of opportunities’ beyond the classroom, including theatre performances and residential trips.
- The school places a ‘high priority on promoting and supporting positive mental health’ and teaches pupils to keep safe online.
- Teachers check learning in reading and mathematics ‘effectively’, and the phonics programme is delivered well to help pupils read confidently.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning must ‘clearly map out the key knowledge pupils will learn in a coherent way’ and be delivered consistently across all subjects.
- Leaders must ensure ‘consistent and appropriate assessment procedures’ are in place to identify and address gaps in learning swiftly.
- In the early years, activities must have a ‘sharp focus’ with increased, high-quality adult interactions to develop communication and language skills.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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