North Leamington School
Leamington Spa, CV32 6RD · Warwickshire · secondary school
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9th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 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 — 8.8/10 against 845 of them, against 8.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 67.2 · 88 | 30% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.47 · 83 | 25% | 2.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.9 · 89 | 10% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Leamington School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2025. In 2024/25, 67.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. 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 (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Christian Club, Creative Writing Club, VIBE Drama Club, Eco Club, History Club, Maths Club, and Warhammer Club. Sports include badminton, basketball, cheerleading, cricket, football, rounders, and tennis. Arts and music options feature the Music Orchestra, Pop Choir, Rock Band, and Music Steel Band. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,482 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 many places are there in the entry year, and how many families applied last year?
What Ofsted said about North Leamington School
Overview
North Leamington School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a "caring and purposeful school community" where pupils are "happy and safe" and demonstrate "excellent attitudes to learning."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "progressive," with strong staff subject knowledge that "inspires confidence in pupils."
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, access the curriculum effectively through tailored adaptations such as visual aids and literacy support.
- Behaviour is exemplary, with pupils behaving in a "sensible and orderly manner" and showing "kindness and respect to all."
- Attendance has improved significantly, with "persistent absence... dramatically reduced" due to proactive support.
- Careers education is a "real strength," featuring a comprehensive programme that recently earned the Careers School Award.
Areas to improve
- The school should further develop the PSHE curriculum to ensure pupils can consistently remember key knowledge and concepts.
- Not all pupils have a "secure knowledge of fundamental British values," such as the rule of law and democracy, and cannot articulate why these are worthwhile.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.6 |
| 2024/25 | 57.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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