Wilmcote C of E Primary School, Stratford-upon-Avon
Wilmcote C of E Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stratford-upon-Avon, part of The Stour Federation. It has a Church of England religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 13 schools in Stratford-upon-Avon with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 58% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Wilmcote C of E Primary School in detail
Wilmcote C of E Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Wilmcote C of E Primary School, Church Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XD Welcome to Wilmcote CE Primary School where we are blessed with a wonderful setting in which our children are able to learn. Wilmcote is an inclusive, friendly school where we put children and their families at the heart of everything we do."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Wilmcote C of E Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 74% in Warwickshire and 77% and 75% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Wilmcote C of E Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Wilmcote C of E Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Wilmcote C of E Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Wilmcote C of E Primary School are Bishopton Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths); Shottery St Andrew's CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Inadequate, 82% reading, 41% maths); Thomas Jolyffe Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 63% maths); and Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 67% maths).
Wilmcote C of E Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bishopton Primary SchoolShottery St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolThomas Jolyffe Primary SchoolHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
The trust
Wilmcote C of E Primary School is one of 5 schools run by The Stour Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 71% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
6.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (22%) received SEN support and 4 (6.8%) 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 Wilmcote Rail Station, about 570 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Post Office (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Warwickshire (88).
Suspensions and exclusions
Wilmcote C of E Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; 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
Wilmcote C of E Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Wilmcote CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School (URN 125696), it was rated Requires Improvement in May 2022.
At a Glance
25.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
19.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
Wilmcote C of E 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 Wilmcote C of E Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Wilmcote C of E 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Wilmcote C of E Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
65 pupils
112 places
47 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: Every first choice offered
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
28.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
59
Total Pupils
28
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
14.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£37,146
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,609
Per pupil
£548k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2%
Overall absence
14.3%
Persistent absence
63
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Wilmcote C of E Primary School
What are SATs results like at Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Of the pupils at Wilmcote C of E Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 84% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Wilmcote C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wilmcote C of E Primary School has not been inspected by Ofsted since it took its current form in September 2024. Before that, as Wilmcote CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School (URN 125696), it was rated Requires Improvement in May 2022.
What is the catchment area for Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Wilmcote C of E 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 Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Wilmcote C of E Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 112 places.
How big are the classes at Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Classes at Wilmcote C of E Primary School average 19.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Wilmcote C of E Primary School has around 59 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
5.2% of sessions were missed at Wilmcote C of E Primary School in 2024/25. 14.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Apply through Warwickshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Wilmcote C of E 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.
How many road collisions happen near Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Warwickshire is 7 (the median across 286 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Wilmcote C of E Primary School?
Wilmcote C of E Primary School is at Church Road, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9XD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)