Outwoods Primary School
Southlands, Atherstone, CV9 1EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Outwoods Primary School is a primary school in Atherstone for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 104th of 155 primary schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2017, report published 20 June 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils are happy and safe at this school. Outwoods Primary School offers them a warm and welcoming environment. Pupils love coming to school and most attend regularly. Leaders and teachers have high expectations, which pupils meet. When pupils need help, their teachers support them. Consequently, pupils feel at ease and are ready to learn. Pupils participate in exciting lessons that help them to achieve well. This boosts their confidence when attempting more challenging work. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as their peers. Pupils in the specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND (Bluebells) achieve well. Pupils learn to make decisions and to express their views. They listen to and respect others' viewpoints. Some pupils are 'gender champions', and they ensure that everyone works and plays together nicely. Bullying is rare. When it happens, pupils are confident that staff will sort it out. Pupils value their extra-curricular activities, which develop their interests and talents. They attend clubs that develop their passion for nature and living sustainably. Their vivid display work reinforces the school's motto of 'love of learning, learning for life'. Pupils are delighted to care for the school's pets. Cilla, the school cat, is a firm favourite.
What the school should improve
- Younger pupils do not form letters and numbers well. This can lead to mistakes and limits pupils' speed and accuracy in their work. Leaders should ensure that staff consistently model their high expectations of handwriting and number formation, so that pupils know how to present their work accurately.
- In some subjects, teachers do not assess learning thoroughly enough before they move pupils on to new topics. This prevents pupils from firmly embedding learning in long- term memory. Leaders should ensure that assessments are in place for checking end-of- unit understanding so that pupils can develop fluency and automaticity in their learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
394 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Outwoods Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Racemeadow Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Witherley Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Michael Drayton Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Nursery Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sally Taylor
- Phone
- 01827712372
- Address
- Southlands, Atherstone, CV9 1EH
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 136061
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.