Lower Farm Academy
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Milking Lane Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 0FG |
| Phone | 02475267760 |
| Reference Number | 147078 |
Lower Farm Academy, part of the Reach2 Academy Trust, has recently undergone its first inspection since opening in September 2019, and has been rated as 'Good' across all areas. The school fosters a caring environment where students feel happy and safe, demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and positive behaviour with minimal bullying incidents. The commitment of staff and supportive leadership has resulted in effective educational outcomes, particularly in subjects like art and mathematics, although there are some areas for improvement in the delivery of the curriculum that affects pupil knowledge retention in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 335 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.33%
Girls: 45.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 23 | 57 |
| 2 | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| 3 | 24 | 28 | 52 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63.6% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| African | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 5.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- Well-planned curriculum that supports knowledge development
- High expectations for pupil achievement
- Positive learning environment with enthusiastic pupils
- Effective early years provision promoting exploration and play
- Robust systems for monitoring pupil progress
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent depth of knowledge in a few subjects due to explanations and tasks
- Subject leaders not always clear on areas needing improvement
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Weddington Primary School
Winchester Avenue, Weddington, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0DR |
0.46 miles |
|
Milby Primary School
Milby Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6JS |
0.8 miles |
|
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Windermere Avenue, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6HJ |
1.13 miles |
|
Abbey CofE Infant School
Aston Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5EL |
1.17 miles |
|
Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Higham-on-the-Hill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6AJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Camp Hill Primary School
Holly Stitches Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9QA |
1.56 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Academy
Camp Hill Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0JX |
1.65 miles |
|
Queen's Church of England Academy
Bentley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5LR |
1.67 miles |
|
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TY |
1.78 miles |
|
Chilvers Coton Community Infant School
Fitton Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5RB |
1.87 miles |
|
Croft Junior School
Northumberland Avenue, Stockingford, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8ER |
2.06 miles |
|
Wembrook Primary School
Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4LU |
2.08 miles |
|
Middlemarch School
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7BQ |
2.29 miles |
|
Nathaniel Newton Infant School
Victoria Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0LS |
2.33 miles |
|
Glendale Infant School
Skye Close, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7LW |
2.33 miles |
|
Oak Wood Primary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
2.36 miles |
|
Michael Drayton Junior School
The Woodlands, Hartshill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0SZ |
2.37 miles |
|
Stockingford Maintained Nursery School
St Paul's Road, Nuneaton, CV10 8HW |
2.39 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Nuneaton
Knebley Crescent, Hilltop, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7AT |
2.44 miles |
|
Stockingford Academy
Cross Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8JH |
2.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Higham Lane North Academy
Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6YN |
0.52 miles |
|
Higham Lane School
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ |
0.87 miles |
|
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6BH |
1.16 miles |
|
Etone College
Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA |
1.28 miles |
|
King Edward VI College
King Edward Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BE |
1.53 miles |
|
Discovery Academy
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5SS |
1.54 miles |
|
ALP Nuneaton
Holman Way, Nuneaton, CV11 4PN |
1.89 miles |
|
St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Greenmoor Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7EX |
1.97 miles |
|
Hartshill Academy
Church Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0NA |
2.28 miles |
|
Oak Wood Secondary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
2.36 miles |
|
George Eliot Academy
Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP |
2.49 miles |
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Nuneaton Academy
Radnor Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7PD |
2.56 miles |
|
Dovetree School
Ferness Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0TB |
3.29 miles |
|
Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Stoke Road, Nuneaton, CV13 6BF |
3.34 miles |
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Redmoor Academy
Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EP |
3.38 miles |
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Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Stoke Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0EA |
3.46 miles |
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The Queen Elizabeth Academy
Witherley Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LZ |
3.56 miles |
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R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
27 Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AP |
3.92 miles |
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Sketchley School
Manor Way, Sketchley, Burbage, Leicestershire, LE10 3HT |
4 miles |
|
Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA |
4.47 miles |