Briar Hill Infant School, based in Leamington Spa, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Briar Hill Infant School currently has around 296 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.6%. indian pupils make up about 29.1%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Coppice Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 2JF |
| Website: | http://www.briarhillstmargarets.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01926422834 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kirstie Willis |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125563 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/05/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 298 |
| Number of Pupils: | 296 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.60% | 141 |
| Indian | 29.10% | 86 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.00% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 4 |
| African | 1.40% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash Nursery School Nursery Lane , Whitnash CV31 2PW | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Hill Infant School Coppice Road , Whitnash CV31 2JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Margaret's CofE Junior School Coppice Road , Whitnash CV31 2JF | 3out of 4 | 89 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Rowley Road , Whitnash CV31 2LJ | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitnash Primary School Langley Road , Whitnash CV31 2EX | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham County Middle School Calder Walk , CV31 1SA | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Middle School Baker Avenue , CV31 3HB | - not rated | 1,879 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley School Quercus Way , CV33 9WN | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arise Education St Margarets Centre , 103 Whitnash Road CV31 2HB | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Area Pupil Referral Unit Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Terrace School 54 High Street , CV31 1LW | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brickyard Barn Outdoor Learning Centre Brickyard Barn , Mallory Road CV33 9QD | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Oak School Brittain Lane , CV34 6DX | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.