Located in Atherstone, Hurley Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. 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.

Hurley Primary School currently has around 192 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 31.8% 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 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.6%).

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.

School Information

Address: Heanley Lane, Atherstone, CV9 2HY
Website: http://www.hurleyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01827872207
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Warwickshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matt Hardman
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 125515

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 192
Number of Boys: 92
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British90.60%174
Other Mixed3.10%6
African2.10%4
Indian1.00%2
Other White1.00%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
White and Black African0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.8)
Writing: Average (-1.5)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
4%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.4
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hurley Primary School
Heanley Lane , Hurley CV9 2HY
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Wood End Primary School
Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL
- not rated 2,388 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Wood End Primary School
Wood Street , Wood End CV9 2QL
- not rated 2,388 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.