Harbury CofE Primary School
Mill Street, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harbury CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leamington Spa for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 11th of 16 primary schools in Leamington Spa. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2013, report published 13 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Harbury C of E Primary School is an inclusive school where staff and pupils celebrate equality and diversity each day. Pupils try their best to live by the school motto 'love, learn, grow'. Most pupils attend school regularly and on time. They enjoy school life. The school sets high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Classrooms are calm, orderly places where pupils listen attentively and settle quickly to the tasks teachers set. Pupils enjoy spending time with friends at social times. The 'thrive shed' provides a safe space for reflection. Adults are on hand to listen to any worries or concerns pupils have. Pupils occasionally have minor disagreements. Most of the time they can resolve these themselves. A few who need help to regulate their behaviour get the right support. Pupils are happy and safe. Pupils value the wide range of opportunities for them to develop new talents and interests. Rugby taster sessions, orienteering and archery days are popular, as are clubs for sports, dance, orienteering and choir. Trips to a war museum, space centre, river study and workshops help pupils to learn and remember more of the school's rich curriculum.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use the school's assessment information well enough to support some pupils to deepen and extend their learning. This means that some pupils do not gain a deeper knowledge of the school's curriculum as well as the school intends. The school should ensure that teachers have the right expertise to deepen pupil's knowledge in these subjects.
- At times, poor pencil grip, posture and writing position are not addressed or corrected. This impacts on how well some pupils develop writing fluency, and hampers handwriting progress as they move through the school. The school should ensure all staff consistently follow the school's 'ready for writing' expectations so that pupils develop effective writing skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
28 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 220
Schools near Harbury CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Itchington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Lighthorne Heath Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Southam Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southam St James CofE Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARDEN FOREST C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Bosley
- Phone
- 01926612656
- Address
- Mill Street, Harbury, Leamington Spa, CV33 9HR
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 149291
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.