Temple Herdewyke Primary School, Southam

In its own words: "Temple Herdewyke Primary School and Nursery is a small, rural school situated in South Warwickshire. We have a history of excellent academic standards and we enjoy providing very personalised education for all learners in our care. We would love to show you our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We aim to be a values based, include school at the heart of our community. We are proud to be a caring school where everybody is welcomed and valued."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and athletics.

The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 64% of Year 6 pupils at Temple Herdewyke Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Temple Herdewyke Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Temple Herdewyke Primary School are The Dassett CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 69% maths); Kineton Church of England Primary School (3 miles, 77% reading, 73% maths); Lighthorne Heath Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 50% maths); and Bishops Itchington Primary School (3.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 84% maths).

Temple Herdewyke Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Temple Herdewyke Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

37.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 Herdewyke Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Temple Herdewyke Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Meldrum Court (opposite), 190 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 17 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).

In 2024/25, Temple Herdewyke Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.