Briar Hill Infant School
Coppice Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Briar Hill Infant School is a primary school in Leamington Spa for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 May 2025, report published 19 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 May 2025
Pupils at Briar Hill Infant School thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Staff have high ambitions for all pupils. These are realised, regardless of pupils' different starting points. Strong relationships between staff and pupils form the foundations of this remarkable and happy school. Staff invest time to get to know each child and they use this insight to nurture and meet their needs. Pupils are kind and respectful. They grow together and 'flourish as a family'. This sense of belonging helps pupils feel valued and helps them to immerse themselves into all aspects of school life. Pupils are encouraged to share their views and staff actively respond. For example, some pupils show a keen interest for archery and dance-based fitness programmes which are now popular extra-curricular clubs. There are enrichment opportunities for pupils to supplement their learning beyond the classroom with visits to art galleries and theatres. Pupils love to give back to the community. They visit a local care home where they play board games with residents. They raise money for charities and have strong links with a school in Africa. The 'global group' work hard to preserve bees, 'picture news pioneers' present current affairs with a child-friendly approach, and 'reading champions' listen to their peers reading. All of this provides pupils with positive experiences of this infant school where they make lasting memories.
Pupil numbers and mix
296 pupils on roll, with places for 298
Schools near Briar Hill Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Margaret's CofE Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Whitnash Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Sydenham Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kirstie Willis
- Phone
- 01926422834
- Address
- Coppice Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JF
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 125563
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.