SchoolScoresPark Lane Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
Park Lane, Nuneaton, CV10 8NL
024 7638 2924 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 October 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| 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
48 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 16th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 16th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 24 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 15 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 20 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 77% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 39% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nuneaton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
80% — 19 points above the Warwickshire average, and 18 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 80% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 38.4% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.5% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.6% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 72% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.5 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 24th highest of 30 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 29 state primary schools in Nuneaton. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.1% | 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
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Galley Common Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Stockingford Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croft Junior School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), some aspects weaker 2025 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nathaniel Newton Infant School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Nursery Hill Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anne's Catholic Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Camp Hill Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Glendale Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Michael Drayton Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Park Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Lane Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 October 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Park Lane Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 18 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Park Lane Primary School?
81% of the 48 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Park Lane Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Park Lane Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Park Lane Primary School as their first choice for 58 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 53 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140004.
- 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.