Congerstone Primary School, Nuneaton
Congerstone Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nuneaton. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 12th-highest of the 22 schools in Nuneaton with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 108% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Leicestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Congerstone Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Congerstone Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 70% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Congerstone Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Congerstone Primary School as their first choice and 59 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Congerstone Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Congerstone Primary School are Newton Burgoland Primary School (2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 64% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth) (2.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); Snarestone Church of England School (2.6 miles, 88% reading, 81% maths); and Heather Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 75% maths).
Congerstone Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Newton Burgoland Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth)Snarestone Church of England SchoolHeather Primary School
Who goes there
2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 26 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 4 (2.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Shackerstone Rail Station (Battlefield Line), about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, burglary and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Congerstone Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
2.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 70% to 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 63% to 55% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.6
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
27.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Congerstone Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Congerstone Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Congerstone Primary School is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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 Congerstone Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
191 pupils
177 places
14 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Nuneaton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Nuneaton
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,574
Applications
6,827
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
186
Total Pupils
97
Boys
89
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,170
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,012
Per pupil
£1013k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
7.2%
Persistent absence
166
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Congerstone Primary School
What are SATs results like at Congerstone Primary School?
Of the pupils at Congerstone Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is Congerstone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Congerstone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for Congerstone Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Congerstone Primary School is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Congerstone Primary School?
Congerstone Primary School was full in 2025, at 108% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Congerstone Primary School?
Classes at Congerstone Primary School average 26.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Congerstone Primary School?
Congerstone Primary School has around 186 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Congerstone Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Congerstone Primary School in 2024/25. 7.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Congerstone Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Congerstone 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.
How many road collisions happen near Congerstone Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Congerstone Primary School?
Congerstone Primary School is at Shackerstone Road, Congerstone, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)