Bawnmore Community Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bawnmore Road Rugby Warwickshire CV22 6JS |
| Reference Number | 125581 |
Bawnmore Community Infant School is performing well, meeting the expected standards in several key areas while demonstrating notable strengths. The school fosters a positive safeguarding culture and maintains strong attendance figures, with pupils attending consistently in line with national averages. Pupils, including those disadvantaged and with special educational needs, progress appropriately, developing broad knowledge across the curriculum. However, there are concerns regarding the early years provision, specifically in supporting children's writing skills and communication development. Leaders are aware and are taking steps to address these issues.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.75%
Girls: 45.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 2 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2012 | Full inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Full inspection |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils engage in learning and enjoy their schooling.
- Strong safeguarding practices ensure pupils feel safe.
- Leaders effectively track and support pupil attendance.
- Curriculum is well-designed and ambitious, promoting broad knowledge.
- Staff provide appropriate support for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for writing skills in early years.
- Variable staff interactions affecting communication skill development.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Bilton CofE Junior School
Plantagenet Drive, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6LB |
0.15 miles |
|
Crescent School
Bawnmore Road, Rugby, CV22 7QH |
0.4 miles |
|
Bilton Infant School
Magnet Lane, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7NH |
0.54 miles |
|
Rokeby Primary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
0.82 miles |
|
Henry Hinde Infant School
Grenville Close, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JQ |
0.96 miles |
|
Oakfield Primary Academy
Oakfield Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6AU |
1.03 miles |
|
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Merttens Drive, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AF |
1.05 miles |
|
Cawston Grange Primary School
Scholars Drive, Cawston, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7GU |
1.08 miles |
|
St Matthew's Bloxam CofE Primary School
Webb Ellis Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7AU |
1.12 miles |
|
Henry Hinde Junior School
Cornwallis Road, Bilton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7HN |
1.21 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Academy
Addison Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7DJ |
1.24 miles |
|
Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior Academy
Dew Close, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6NE |
1.28 miles |
|
Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Infant Academy and Nursery
School Street, Dunchurch, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6PA |
1.29 miles |
|
Paddox Primary School
Fareham Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HS |
1.81 miles |
|
Northlands Primary School
Pinders Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 2SS |
1.86 miles |
|
Eastlands Primary School
Lansdowne Place, Lansdowne Place, Rugby Cv21 3ry, Uk, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3RY |
2.04 miles |
|
Long Lawford Primary School
Holbrook Road, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9AL |
2.07 miles |
|
Riverside Academy
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
2.14 miles |
|
St Andrew's Benn CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Chester Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3NX |
2.15 miles |
|
Abbots Farm Infant School
Abbotts Way, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 4AP |
2.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rugby High School
Longrood Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7RE |
0.28 miles |
|
Brooke School
Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6DY |
0.55 miles |
|
Harris Church of England Academy
Harris Drive, Overslade Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 6EA |
0.75 miles |
|
Quest Academy
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
0.8 miles |
|
Rugby Free Secondary School
Anderson Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5PE |
0.82 miles |
|
Bilton Grange School
Dunchurch, Rugby, CV22 6QU |
0.83 miles |
|
Bilton School
Lawford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7JT |
0.88 miles |
|
Rugby School
The Bursary, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
1.35 miles |
|
Lawrence Sheriff School
Clifton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 3AG |
1.61 miles |
|
Avon Park School
St John's Avenue, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5HR |
1.94 miles |
|
Ashlawn School
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET |
2.1 miles |
|
The Avon Valley School and Performing Arts College
Newbold Road, Newbold-on-Avon, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1EH |
2.16 miles |
|
Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre
Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8SY |
2.31 miles |
|
Houlton School
Signal Drive, Houlton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 1ED |
3.97 miles |