SchoolScoresSt Margaret's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Coppice Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JF
01926 426216 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
64 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Leamington Spa comparisons use the 19 of its 23 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Leamington Spa | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 42% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 43 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 76% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 83% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leamington Spa. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 91% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Leamington Spa figures pool parents at the Leamington Spa 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
90 pupils in this year group.
72% — 11 points above the Warwickshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 82% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Warwickshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 23.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.1% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.5% | 16.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 23 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 22 state primary schools in Leamington Spa. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.0% | 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
- Briar Hill Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitnash Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shrubland Street Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sydenham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsway Community Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heathcote Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clapham Terrace Community Primary School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021, before conversion) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Radford Semele CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 October 2023.
How did St Margaret's CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Margaret's CofE Junior School?
89% of the 64 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Margaret's CofE 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 125667.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.