The Priors School, Southam

Good
Primary
Free schools
Mixed
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.7km)Possible (~2.5km)Unlikely (~3.2km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ricky Emms
Pupils:102 / 70 capacity
LA:Warwickshire
Phone:01327260527
Address:School Lane, Priors Marston, Southam, CV47 7RR
Trust:THE WARRINER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 10 December 2024View full report
URN:137488
UKPRN:10035235
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Kenilworth and Southam
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2015 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

7.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

36 responses
Would recommend92%
Child is happy97%
Well taught94%
Good progress92%
Feels safe97%
Well behaved97%
Bullying dealt with14%
Kept informed94%
Handles concerns61%
Wider development94%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-18ppMaths+7ppWriting-10pp

Reading has declined from 100% to 82%. Maths has improved from 75% to 82%. Writing has declined from 92% to 82%.

Class Sizes

19.3

Avg class size

16.0

Infant (KS1)

26.0

KS2

3

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Hardwick Road (Jcn)
390m · 6 min walk
Byfield Road (Adj)
395m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

146%

Over capacity

102 pupils

70 capacity

32 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Southam

High pressure
New homes approved:751
Projected new pupils:188

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southam

Admissions Demand - Warwickshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

7,187

Applications

6,166

Got 1st preference

90.6%

Got preferred school

98.0%

Primary admissions across Warwickshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(5)

10 December 2024
28 November 2019
30 April 2015
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

3.96087%

Overall absence

10.81081%

Persistent absence

74

Enrolments

Authorised3.33651%
Unauthorised0.62435%
Persistent (10%+)10.81081%
Severe (50%+)1.35135%

Absence trend

2.92073%
18/19
4.50654%
20/21
5.55771%
21/22
4.54053%
22/23
4.76079%
23/24
3.96087%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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