Priors Field Primary School, Kenilworth
Priors Field Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Kenilworth. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Kenilworth with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Priors Field Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Priors Field 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 fell from 87% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Priors Field Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Priors Field Primary School as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Priors Field Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Priors Field Primary School are St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, 84% reading, 77% maths); St Nicholas CofE Primary School (1 mile, 84% reading, 73% maths); Clinton Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 94% maths); and St John's Primary School and Nursery (1.5 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths).
Priors Field Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolClinton Primary SchoolSt John's Primary School and Nursery
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Priors Field Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 92% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (99%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (87%).
Who goes there
2.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (6%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kenilworth Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cobbs Road (opposite), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Priors Field Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 21 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Priors Field Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 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
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2015, 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 March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Priors Field develops well-rounded, motivated learners who are happy and confident in their studies. The school excels at supporting all children, including those with additional needs, helping them feel valued and successful. Pupils benefit from a carefully planned curriculum and wonderful outdoor learning experiences that prepare them for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Strong, well-researched curriculum design that is carefully sequenced and helps pupils make learning connections
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with inclusive practices that help all children shine and succeed
- Exceptional phonics teaching and early reading support in Reception, with effective extra help for those who need it
- Multiple spaces for social and emotional development including outdoor learning, the Zen Den, and woodland areas
- Wide range of enrichment experiences including residentials, den building, and outdoor adventures
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure resources used across subjects and year groups are consistently matched to learning intentions, as occasionally unsuitable resources lead to pupils developing errors and misconceptions
- Provide staff with consistent knowledge and expertise to scaffold pupils' learning effectively in all cases
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders and staff prioritising pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning in the woods, den building, coastal residentials, outdoor centre visits, cross-country race, Rainbow Club (before and after-school provision)
Priors Field Primary School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, achieve well, and benefit from ambitious academic and personal development provision.
At a Glance
2.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
77 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 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Priors Field Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Priors Field Primary School.
- Go Go MakersAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Priors Field Primary School is a community 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
Check free transport to Priors Field Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Priors Field 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
- 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.
1 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 Priors Field Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
209 pupils
210 places
1 spare place in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Kenilworth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kenilworth
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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
99
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,603
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,061
Per pupil
£1141k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
1.6%
Persistent absence
183
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
Priors Field Primary School
Questions parents ask about Priors Field Primary School
What are SATs results like at Priors Field Primary School?
Of the pupils at Priors Field Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Priors Field Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Priors Field Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Priors Field Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Priors Field 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 Priors Field Primary School?
Priors Field Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Priors Field Primary School?
Classes at Priors Field Primary School average 29.7 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 Priors Field Primary School?
Priors Field Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 2% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Priors Field Primary School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at Priors Field Primary School in 2024/25. 1.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Priors Field Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Priors Field 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 Priors Field Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Go Go Makers (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Priors Field Primary School's term dates?
Priors Field Primary School is a community 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 Priors Field 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. 1 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 Priors Field Primary School?
Priors Field Primary School is at Clinton Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1BA.
Sources: Warwickshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)