Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
Studley, B80 7ND · Warwickshire · primary school
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140th 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 — 1.0/10 against 2,295 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Studley St Mary's CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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%. 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 248. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Studley St Mary's CofE Academy
Overview
Studley St Mary’s CofE Academy is described as a school where pupils receive a “warm welcome” and feel “well cared for.” Following previous instability, staffing is now stable, and leaders are actively implementing changes to further improve the curriculum. The report highlights positive relationships and effective support for vulnerable pupils, though some aspects of teaching and personal development require refinement.
Strengths
- Relationships between staff and pupils are “very positive,” with pupils behaving well and bullying being rare.
- Reading is a “real priority,” with an “effective approach to the teaching of phonics” helping pupils achieve well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “very well supported” and follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff work “very well together as a team,” with subject leaders providing support to help teachers plan and improve their skills.
- Most pupils have “positive attitudes to learning” and develop independence, knowing how to work through tricky tasks.
Areas to improve
- The personal development programme does not fully prepare pupils for life in “modern Britain” or for transitions to secondary school.
- In some subjects, the “precise knowledge that pupils are expected to know and remember is not always clearly identified,” making it difficult for teachers to check learning.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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