St. Margaret's CofE Junior School
Coppice Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St. Margaret's CofE Junior School is a primary school in Leamington Spa for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. It ranks 4th of 16 primary schools in Leamington Spa. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils thrive at St. Margaret's CofE Junior School. Staff look after them exceptionally well. They show particular concern for the most disadvantaged. Leaders skilfully plan how to develop pupils' character. Pupils become thoughtful, caring and independent minded, and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. The school sets high expectations for pupils' learning and conduct. Pupils meet these expectations well. The school is a calm and orderly place. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. At social times, they play happily or read a book. Pupils take care over their work and are proud of their school. Pupils follow a broad, well-planned curriculum. They benefit from trips and special events that enrich their learning, including in geography or science. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), learn well. Pupils learn about different cultures and traditions. They treat each other and adults with evident respect. Pupils are safe and feel confident that staff can resolve any disagreements. They have the opportunity to take up leadership roles, such as school counsellors or worship leaders. Pupils make very good use of extra-curricular clubs. These range from computing to gardening and include both sports and musical activities.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teachers are unaware that pupils have gaps in their previous learning. As a result, pupils struggle to complete the work they have been set. The school should ensure that teachers check carefully that pupils have the prior knowledge they require in every subject before they are moved on to new work.
- In a few subjects, the school has not ensured that resources used to support pupils' learning are precisely linked to the intended curriculum. As a result, pupils are not helped to build and deepen their learning as well as they might be. The school needs to ensure that resources are used most effectively to extend and challenge pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near St. Margaret's CofE Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy | 0.1 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Whitnash Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sukie Owers
- Phone
- 01926426216
- Address
- Coppice Road, Whitnash, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JF
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- URN
- 125667
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.