Bilton Infant School, Rugby

Ofsted's report card from its 14 July 2026 inspection grades Bilton Infant School on 7 areas: 6 expected standard and 1 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Pupils typically gain secure knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious curriculum."

Early years - Expected standard. "The early years provision gives children a highly positive and effective start to their education."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school has a highly inclusive ethos and a relationship-focused approach."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders are determined in their focus on creating a highly inclusive culture that places pupils' best interests at the centre of decision-making."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders provide a thoughtful and coherent programme of personal development that reflects the school's local context."

Attendance and behaviour - Needs attention. "Leaders have strengthened systems to promote regular attendance."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to strengthen the systems they use to identify and reduce barriers to attendance to secure sustained improvement for all pupils, especially those who are persistently absent"; "Leaders should ensure that all staff have the skills and expertise to check for pupils' understanding, including in pupils' work, and to identify and address any misconceptions swiftly and accurately".

In its own words: "We are delighted to invite families considering our school for Reception in September 2027 to come and visit us for a special afternoon Tour and Stay & Play during October or November ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Bilton Infant School is a nurturing , fun community school with a play-based approach to learning . We give our children memorable opportunities and have aspirational plans to help our children be the best they can be . I feel proud of the positive start to their schooling that our children receive here."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, hockey, dance and eco club.

For September 2026 entry, 33 families put Bilton Infant School as their first choice and 132 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bilton Infant School are Henry Hinde Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); Cawston Grange Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 72% maths); Bawnmore Community Infant School (0.5 miles, Good); and Bilton CofE Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 72% maths).

Bilton Infant School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 30 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Green (opposite), 110 metres away.

In 2024/25, Bilton Infant School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Bilton Infant School are Bilton School (0.4 miles), Rugby High School (0.4 miles), Harris Church of England Academy (0.9 miles) and Rugby Free Secondary School (1.2 miles).