The Priors School
Southam, CV47 7RR · Warwickshire · primary school
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48th 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 the 3,547 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| 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.
The Priors 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%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a residential visit to Whitemoor Lakes and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
Since 0.0% of pupils reached the higher standard in 2024/25, what specific strategies are in place to support those who are ready for greater academic challenge? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about The Priors School
Overview
The Priors School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and eager to learn, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents regarding the supportive school community. The school prioritises reading and provides a well-thought-out wider curriculum that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, where staff are highly skilled in teaching phonics and ensuring pupils read with fluency and accuracy.
- Children in the early years settle well, with adults carefully planning learning to build on existing knowledge and prioritising communication and language.
- The curriculum is ambitious, carefully designed, and sequenced, with clear end points that allow learning to build over time.
- Staff enjoy working at the school and are highly positive about the support from leaders regarding workload and well-being.
- Pupils are polite, well-mannered, and take pride in responsibilities such as school councillors and pupil leaders.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure staff have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach the curriculum effectively in a small number of subjects where current expertise is lacking.
- Staff need to better adapt learning to enable all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to access the ambitious curriculum successfully.
- The trust should work with the school to ensure effective oversight of curriculum delivery and rigorous evaluation of improvements across all subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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
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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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