Temple Herdewyke Primary School
Southam, CV47 2UD · Warwickshire · primary school
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89th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.6/10 against 1,884 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Temple Herdewyke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 yet reached the expected standard in maths? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching improvements?
What Ofsted said about Temple Herdewyke Primary School
Overview
Temple Herdewyke Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong community feel where "care, nurture and pupils’ well-being are at the heart of what happens here." Leaders hold high ambitions for every pupil, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, fostering a calm environment where children are "courteous, welcoming and friendly."
Strengths
- The new curriculum ensures pupils learn across a wide range of subjects, with leaders carefully planning what pupils need to learn over time.
- Effective teaching of phonics and daily reading sessions help pupils increase their reading skills, with strong support for the lowest-ability readers.
- Pupils with SEND receive work matched well to their needs and benefit from targeted intervention sessions, enabling them to do well.
- Leaders promote personal development very well through a wide range of activities, including trips, residentials, and discussions on topical issues like online safety.
- Staff are unanimous in their support for leaders, who are described as mindful of workload and caring for staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not use assessment effectively enough to check understanding, sometimes moving learning on too quickly and failing to address gaps in knowledge or misconceptions.
- Attendance is lower than leaders want it to be, meaning some pupils are persistently missing out on valuable learning time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot and report risks, and pupils feeling safe and able to name a trusted adult.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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