Alveston CofE Primary School, Stratford-upon-Avon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alveston CofE Primary School excels at creating a safe, inclusive community where children thrive both academically and emotionally. Teaching is typically strong with staff using secure subject knowledge to help pupils understand difficult concepts, and the early years provision is particularly effective at developing children's language and confidence. The school enriches learning through regular trips, theatre partnerships and community engagement that help pupils develop character and prepare for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong attendance with positive, inclusive culture and effective support for families
- Calm, orderly behaviour with rare incidents and well-established mutual respect between pupils and staff
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with secure subject knowledge and effective teaching, particularly in mathematics
- Excellent early years provision with skilled staff interactions and priority on communication and language
- Regular educational visits and enrichment activities that broaden horizons and build confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification of pupils' barriers to learning between classes and subjects
- Work not always precisely matched to individual pupil needs, particularly for those with SEND
- Systems to evaluate impact of improvement actions not yet fully embedded
- Some pupils with SEND not making the academic progress they are capable of
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational class trips every term, theatre company workshops with Year 5 stage performances, eco-warriors, school councillors, collective worship monitors, visits to local nursing homes, charity fundraising, inclusive extra-curricular clubs
Alveston CofE Primary School provides a safe, caring and inclusive environment where most pupils achieve well and are typically above national averages by the end of Year 6. The school has successfully navigated a period of instability and is highly regarded by families.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 93%. Maths has declined from 87% to 83%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
209 pupils
210 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stratford-upon-Avon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stratford-upon-Avon
Admissions Demand - Warwickshire
Places available
7,187
Applications
6,166
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Primary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.27689%
Overall absence
8.69565%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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