Weddington Primary School, Nuneaton

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are delighted that you have chosen to visit and learn more about our school community. At Weddington, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We hope that this brief introduction gives you a flavour of what Weddington has to offer."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Weddington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 49 families put Weddington Primary School as their first choice and 170 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Weddington Primary School are Lower Farm Academy (0.5 miles, Good); Milby Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); St Nicolas CofE Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Abbey CofE Infant School (0.9 miles, Outstanding).

Weddington Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

78 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Weddington Primary School (as of September 2025): 76% would recommend the school, 89% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (89%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

In 2026, 55 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 13 (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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Nuneaton Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bramdene Avenue (adjacent), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Weddington 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 190 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.

In 2024/25, Weddington Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Weddington Primary School are Higham Lane School (0.4 miles), Higham Lane North Academy (0.5 miles), Etone College (0.8 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic Academy and Sixth Form College (1.7 miles).