Is St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 September 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 149th of 179 primary schools in Warwickshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 56% of pupils at St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School

Webb Ellis Road, Rugby, CV22 7AU

Local ranking149th of 179 primary schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 September 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 September 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 56.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 59.0%
Writing (Expected): 66.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 63.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 32

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 206
Boys: 101 (51%)
Girls: 98 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (95% full)
SEND: 16.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.7%
EAL: 34.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.8%
SEN Support: 9.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,522/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 55.3%
White Other: 18.9%
Asian Indian: 6.3%
Black African: 6.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Asian Other: 2.4%
Other: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.5%

55.3%

White British

18.9%

White Other

6.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01788542610

admin3213@welearn365.com

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Webb Ellis Road

Rugby, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 130883
UKPRN: 10080485
Establishment No.: 3213

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