Campion School is a secondary school in Leamington Spa, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Campion School currently has around 1236 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 33.0% 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 12.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 1 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.8%). indian pupils make up about 15%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sydenham Drive, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QH |
| Website: | http://www.campion.warwickshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01926743200 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jassa Panesar |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137766 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1236 |
| Number of Boys: | 614 |
| Number of Girls: | 622 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.80% | 677 |
| Indian | 15.00% | 185 |
| Other Asian | 8.10% | 100 |
| Other White | 7.80% | 97 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 48 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 42 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 16 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 15 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 8 |
| African | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash Nursery School Nursery Lane , Whitnash CV31 2PW | 4out of 4 | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillington Nursery School Grange Road , Lillington CV32 7RU | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydenham Primary School Calder Walk , Sydenham CV31 1SA | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitnash Primary School Langley Road , Whitnash CV31 2EX | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sydenham First School Marloes Walk , Sydenham Estate CV31 1PA | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrubland Street Community Primary School Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrubland Street Community School Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 539 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cashmore Middle School Baker Avenue , CV31 3HB | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lillington Middle School Cubbington Road , Lillington CV32 7AG | - not rated | 3,262 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 | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Campion School Sydenham Drive , CV31 1QH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwickshire College Group Warwick New Road , CV32 5JE | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,682 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 | 562 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Area Pupil Referral Unit Shrubland Street , CV31 2AR | - not rated | 948 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Terrace School 54 High Street , CV31 1LW | - not rated | 1,391 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsley School Beauchamp Avenue , CV32 5RD | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunara Education Centre 34 Lillington Road , CV32 5YY | - not rated | 2,880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.