Temple Grafton CofE Primary School, Alcester

In its own words: "Forest School: is an inspirational process, that offers children opportunities to achieve, develop confidence and self-esteem, through hands on learning experiences in a local woodland environment. " The ethos of Forest School is based on a fundamental respect for children and for their capacity to instigate, test and maintain curiosity in the world around them."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As the head of Temple Grafton C of Primary School it is my pleasure to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit more about this small yet amazing seat of learning."

The school runs after-school care until 4:40pm.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Temple Grafton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Temple Grafton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 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 Temple Grafton CofE Primary School are Tudor Grange Primary Academy, Haselor (1.9 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Welford-on-Avon Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); and Great Alne Primary School (2.8 miles, Inadequate, 55% reading, 27% maths).

Temple Grafton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Temple Grafton CofE Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Arden Forest C of E Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 61% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Temple Grafton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (98%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (83%).

6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 19 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 3 (2.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Temple Grafton CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Wilmcote Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Bank (adjacent), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).

Temple Grafton CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.