Bilton Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Magnet Lane Bilton Rugby Warwickshire CV22 7NH |
| Reference Number | 125579 |
Bilton Infant School has recently undergone its first graded inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an overall effectiveness rating of 'requires improvement'. The school is praised for providing a happy and safe environment where pupils feel cared for. However, significant staffing changes have led to inconsistencies in the quality of education and expectations regarding behaviour, which remain a concern. Although the early years provision is effective and supports children's learning well, there are gaps in phonics knowledge and disruptive behaviour in some classrooms that hinder overall progress. While the school has made strides in inclusivity, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the governance and oversight by leadership need strengthening to ensure accurate reporting of school performance. Changes to the curriculum are being implemented, but their impact is yet to be felt, highlighting the need for a more consistent approach to teaching and behaviour management to foster a better learning atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 143 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.94%
Girls: 44.06% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.1% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| African | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2022 | School inspection |
| 28 Mar 2017 | Full inspection |
| 25 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe and cared for.
- The school has a good early years provision.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported and included.
- The phonics programme is well planned and resourced.
- The curriculum is well sequenced and ambitious.
Areas for Improvement
- Quality of education is inconsistent.
- Expectations of behaviour are not high enough.
- Low-level disruption affects learning.
- Assessment is not used effectively to inform teaching.
- Gaps in pupils' phonics knowledge and reading engagement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 72 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Crescent School
Bawnmore Road, Rugby, CV22 7QH |
0.23 miles |
|
Henry Hinde Infant School
Grenville Close, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JQ |
0.49 miles |
|
Bawnmore Community Infant School
Bawnmore Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6JS |
0.54 miles |
|
Cawston Grange Primary School
Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7GU |
0.54 miles |
|
Bilton CofE Junior School
Plantagenet Drive, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6LB |
0.57 miles |
|
Henry Hinde Junior School
Cornwallis Road, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7HN |
0.73 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Addison Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7DJ |
1.02 miles |
|
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Webb Ellis Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AU |
1.08 miles |
|
Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6AU |
1.11 miles |
|
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.14 miles |
|
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Merttens Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AF |
1.17 miles |
|
Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior Academy
Dew Close, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6NE |
1.43 miles |
|
Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Infant Academy and Nursery
School Street, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6PA |
1.44 miles |
|
Long Lawford Primary School
Holbrook Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9AL |
1.63 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School
Pinders Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SS |
1.95 miles |
|
Riverside Academy
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
1.97 miles |
|
Willow Park School
Newbold-on-Avon Rfc, Parkfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EZ |
2.11 miles |
|
Paddox Primary School
Fareham Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HS |
2.23 miles |
|
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Chester Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3NX |
2.33 miles |
|
Eastlands Primary School
Lansdowne Place, Lansdowne Place, Rugby Cv21 3ry, Uk, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3RY |
2.35 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Bilton School
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT |
0.35 miles |
|
Rugby High School
Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE |
0.44 miles |
|
Brooke School
Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY |
0.74 miles |
|
Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA |
0.94 miles |
|
Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.2 miles |
|
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
1.23 miles |
|
Bilton Grange School
Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6QU |
1.23 miles |
|
Rugby School
The Bursary, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
1.47 miles |
|
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG |
1.78 miles |
|
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
2 miles |
|
Avon Park School
St John's Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HR |
2.34 miles |
|
Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET |
2.54 miles |
|
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre
Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8SY |
2.81 miles |
|
Houlton School
Signal Drive, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1ED |
4.38 miles |
|
The Haven School Wolston
The Stables at the Hall, Rugby Road, Wolston, CV8 3FZ |
4.75 miles |