Bawnmore Community Infant School, Rugby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
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
This is an inclusive, caring school where every child is known and valued as an individual. Pupils enjoy learning in a calm, respectful environment with a well-planned curriculum covering interesting topics. The school works closely with families and provides tailored support to help all children, including those with additional needs, to succeed and feel they belong.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open systems that keep pupils safe
- Excellent attendance rates and low persistent absence, with tailored support for vulnerable pupils
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge carefully over time
- Inclusive approach with rapid identification of pupil needs and effective partnerships with external professionals
- Positive relationships throughout the school creating a calm, respectful learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Handwriting instruction needs to be more consistent and timely - some pupils not forming letters correctly
- Early years writing support and staff interactions need strengthening to help children develop communication and vocabulary skills
- Checks on how well pastoral interventions are working need to be more rigorous
- Access to personal development opportunities for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND should be more systematic
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open, positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
End-of-key-stage campfire sleepover, theatre visits to local school productions, girls-only football club, outdoor learning
Bawnmore Community Infant School provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils develop broad knowledge across the curriculum and feel safe and valued. The school achieves expected standards overall with strong attendance, positive behaviour, and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
At a Glance
8.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
178 pupils
180 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Rugby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rugby
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)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.93115%
Overall absence
13.93443%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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