SchoolScoresMichael Drayton Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CENTRAL ENGLAND ACADEMY TRUST
The Woodlands, Hartshill, Nuneaton, CV10 0SZ
024 7639 2272 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 April 2016. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
88 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nuneaton comparisons use the 21 of its 30 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Nuneaton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 65% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 80% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Nuneaton figures pool parents at the Nuneaton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
152 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 125512), before it changed to its current form.
60% — about the same as the Warwickshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Warwickshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.3% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 21st highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 64% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 29 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 13.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Nathaniel Newton Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Nursery Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Galley Common Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Camp Hill Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Lane Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stockingford Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Michael Drayton Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Michael Drayton Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 April 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Michael Drayton Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Michael Drayton Junior School?
93% of the 88 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Michael Drayton Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152059.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.