St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Stratford-upon-Avon
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stratford-upon-Avon, part of St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 13 schools in Stratford-upon-Avon with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- 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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 90% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put St Gregory's Catholic Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School are Thomas Jolyffe Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 86% maths); Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 67% maths); and Bridgetown Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths).
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Thomas Jolyffe Primary SchoolStratford-Upon-Avon Primary SchoolHoly Trinity CofE Primary SchoolBridgetown Primary School
The trust
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is one of 29 schools run by St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 29 schools in St Raphael the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (97%).
Who goes there
6.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 35.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%) and Asian (6%).
In 2026, 15 pupils (7.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maidenhead Road (near), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 251 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School are King Edward VI School (0.4 miles), Stratford Upon Avon School (0.7 miles) and Stratford Girls' Grammar School (0.9 miles).
King Edward VI SchoolStratford Upon Avon SchoolStratford Girls' Grammar School
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 June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a happy, respectful community where children love learning and behave exceptionally well. Teachers know each child individually and provide expert support, particularly for those who need extra help with reading or have additional needs. The curriculum is ambitious and well-planned, ensuring all pupils - including the most disadvantaged - develop deep understanding and strong knowledge that prepares them well for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- High-quality, ambitious curriculum with careful progression of knowledge year by year
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading support, with effective early intervention for struggling readers
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and strong sense of belonging, with pupils feeling safe and valued
- Skilful support for pupils with special educational needs through pre-teaching and adult support
- Wide range of high-quality enrichment activities and carefully selected trips that enhance learning
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership responsibilities, charitable events, trips and visits
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a high-performing primary school where pupils develop a genuine love of learning and excel in their education. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
6.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
76 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 improved from 90% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Gregory's Catholic Primary School.
- Let's Play @ Stratford Leisure Centre350m away · Not yet graded
- Fitt4Kids Limited at Stratford Primary School940m away · Not yet graded
- Kumon Stratford-upon-Avon Study Centre960m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Warwickshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Gregory's Catholic 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
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
9 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stratford-upon-Avon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stratford-upon-Avon
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
7.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
209
Total Pupils
103
Boys
106
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,251
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,989
Per pupil
£1135k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.7%
Overall absence
2.7%
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
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Gregory's Catholic 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Classes at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School has around 209 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
2.7% of sessions were missed at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Gregory's Catholic 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Gregory's Catholic Primary School: Let's Play @ Stratford Leisure Centre (350m away, registered, not yet graded), Fitt4Kids Limited at Stratford Primary School (940m away, registered, not yet graded) and Kumon Stratford-upon-Avon Study Centre (960m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 9 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 St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is at Avenue Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6UZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)