Arise Education, Priors Marston
Arise Education is an independent school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Priors Marston. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Arise Education in detail
Arise Education in its own words
In its own words: "In this About section, you'll discover everything you need to know about our history, ethos, values, aims and mission."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Arise Education, we believe in doing things differently, and doing them with heart. We are a community built on care, connection, and an unshakable belief in every child's potential. Whether your journey with us is just beginning or well underway, we want you to know that you are seen, valued, and supported here."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arise Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Arise Education are The Kingsley School (1.6 miles, selective); Arnold Lodge School (1.8 miles); Warwick School (2.2 miles, selective); and King's High School (2.2 miles, selective).
The Kingsley SchoolArnold Lodge SchoolWarwick SchoolKing's High School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Arise Education has an education, health and care plan (32 of 32 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Doglands (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 231 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arise Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Arise Education
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Arise Education.
- Little Acorns Wraparound Club740m away · Not yet graded
- Briar Hill Out Of Hours Club840m away · Not yet graded
- GO GO Makers Limited840m away · Not yet graded
- Briar Hill Out Of Hours Club At St Margaret's840m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
32 pupils
80 places
48 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Priors Marston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Priors Marston
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,662
Applications
6,716
Got 1st preference
82.3%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
32
Total Pupils
23
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Arise Education
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Arise Education
What are GCSE results like at Arise Education?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Arise Education can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Arise Education's Ofsted rating?
Arise Education was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
Does Arise Education meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2024, Arise Education met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Arise Education?
Arise Education has around 32 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Arise Education?
Arise Education is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Arise Education have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Arise Education: Little Acorns Wraparound Club (740m away, registered, not yet graded), Briar Hill Out Of Hours Club (840m away, registered, not yet graded) and GO GO Makers Limited (840m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Arise Education?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Arise Education?
Arise Education is at Little Pinum, Shuckburgh Road, Priors Marston, CV47 7RY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)