Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School, Leamington Spa
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Leamington Spa. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 19 schools in Leamington Spa with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 113% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Warwickshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School in detail
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We are very proud to be able to share with you the wonderful opportunities available at Bishop's Tachbrook CE Primary School! Bishop's Tachbrook CE Primary School is a vibrant and exciting learning community where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve in many different areas of the curriculum."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and forest school.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.45am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Warwickshire
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School as their first choice and 135 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 21 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School are Heathcote Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 73% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 80% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy (1.5 miles); and St. Margaret's CofE Junior School (1.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 81% maths).
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Heathcote Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary AcademySt. Margaret's CofE Junior School
What parents say
57 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 82% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (82%).
Who goes there
5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (10%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leamington Spa Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yardley Way (near), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 9 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, caring school where children genuinely enjoy learning and feel safe. Staff go above and beyond to support each child's wellbeing and development. Parents are overwhelmingly appreciative of the care and guidance their children receive, and the school's strong focus on art and creative subjects gives pupils exceptional opportunities to develop confidence and express themselves.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave beautifully and show keen interest in learning, with strong engagement in lessons
- Art is taught exceptionally well, with pupils developing impressive skills and producing high-quality work
- Warm, caring relationships between staff and pupils create a nurturing environment where children feel valued
- Pupils become fluent and confident mathematicians through careful sequencing of learning
- Wide range of enrichment opportunities help develop leadership, teamwork and well-rounded citizens
Areas for Improvement
- Precise gaps in phonics learning are not always identified clearly enough, which slows some pupils' reading progress
- Some pupils struggle to manage their behaviour during lessons, occasionally disrupting teaching and learning time
- Staff need more training to adapt teaching so all pupils remain engaged when behaviour challenges arise
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons (wide range of instruments), leadership opportunities, teamwork activities, clubs and activities supporting pupils' talents and interests
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is a caring school where staff and pupils build warm, positive relationships that help children settle quickly and feel safe. The school has maintained its good standards and is committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.
At a Glance
18.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 70% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School.
- Onside WraparoundAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Warwickshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is in Warwickshire; for families living there:
- Warwickshire's school travel policy: Free school transport for students under the age of 16
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
Your chances of a place at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
238 pupils
210 places
28 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leamington Spa
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leamington Spa
Across Warwickshire council
Places available
7,199
Applications
6,281
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Warwickshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
20.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
238
Total Pupils
122
Boys
116
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
17.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,522
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,208
Per pupil
£1400k
Total funding
£73k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
213
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
Questions parents ask about Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Warwickshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 113% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Classes at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School average 29.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School has around 238 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Onside Wraparound (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School's term dates?
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Warwickshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School?
Bishops Tachbrook CofE Primary School is at Kingsley Road, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV33 9RY.
Sources: Warwickshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)