The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School
Warwick, CV35 7EX · Warwickshire · primary school
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32nd 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 — 7.9/10 against 4,017 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| 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.
The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. 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 (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club, and visit the NEC for the Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 180 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 support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School
Overview
The Ferncumbe CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring, inclusive" environment where pupils "thoroughly enjoy attending." Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in strong academic achievement and positive relationships, though some systems for monitoring curriculum implementation require strengthening.
Strengths
- Pupils are "aspirational" and achieve highly, supported by a curriculum designed to help them appreciate their local area and the wider world.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with "well-trained staff" delivering phonics and regular checks ensuring pupils receive timely support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported to learn and play alongside their friends," with needs quickly identified.
- Strong relationships exist between staff and pupils, with older children acting as role models and "buddy" systems helping younger pupils settle.
- Parents are "extremely positive" about the school, praising its "caring and understanding" approach to nurturing personalities.
Areas to improve
- The school should develop the expertise of subject leaders to "evaluate the effectiveness and consistent delivery of the curriculum," as some do not yet identify when implementation deviates from intent.
- The school must ensure that "planned actions are consistently carried out and checked," as governors and the trust do not always assure themselves that necessary actions are effective.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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