Paddox Primary School, Rugby

In its own words: "Core learning is the foundation of our curriculum and we place a high emphasis on this. Being confident in reading, writing and using numbers opens so many doors and gives your child access to the widest opportunities in learning."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a school that is committed to providing an exceptional education for all children. At Paddox, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired, enabling them to develop the confidence, knowledge and skills needed for success both now and in the future."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 2 November 2026 at 10.30am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11am, an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 2pm and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Paddox Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 63 families put Paddox Primary School as their first choice and 166 named it as one of their preferences, for 75 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Paddox Primary School are Abbots Farm Junior School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 72% reading, 74% maths); Abbots Farm Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); Eastlands Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 90% maths); and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, 85% reading, 73% maths).

Paddox Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

10.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 62 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 33 (5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Paddox Primary School has a resourced provision for social, emotional and mental health needs: 14 places, 12 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Rugby Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fareham Avenue (opposite), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Paddox Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Paddox Primary School issued 23 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Paddox Primary School are Ashlawn School (0.4 miles), Rugby Free Secondary School (1 mile), Lawrence Sheriff School (1.1 miles) and Harris Church of England Academy (1.4 miles).