Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School, Nuneaton
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Nuneaton, part of Rise Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 4th-highest of the 22 schools in Nuneaton with published results, and 2,457th of 14,452 across England. It was 79% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School in detail
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small, rural, village primary school in the heart of England. We create a very warm and happy environment for everyone who learns, works and plays here. We have three classes and the class teachers are supported by learning support assistants. Our school hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm."
The school runs after-school care.
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Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 88% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 25 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School are Milby Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); Watling Meadows Primary School (1.1 miles); Lower Farm Academy (1.5 miles, Good); and St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Golding (1.5 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths).
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Milby Primary SchoolWatling Meadows Primary SchoolLower Farm AcademySt Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Stoke Golding
The trust
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 28 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Nuneaton Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willow Cottage (opposite), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Suspensions and exclusions
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School are Higham Lane North Academy (1.1 miles) and Higham Lane School (1.8 miles).
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; DfE school workforce census; 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 · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2013 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
16.3%
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 88% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 65% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 65% to 83% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
36.0
Avg class size
34.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England 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)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 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 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 Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
83 pupils
105 places
22 spare places 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
18.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
92
Total Pupils
52
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
30.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,724
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,381
Per pupil
£543k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.7%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
72
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
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England 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 Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 79% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School average 36 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School has around 92 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
3.7% of sessions were missed at Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England 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 Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 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 Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is at Main Street, Higham-on-the-Hill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6AJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)