Schools in Atherstone

Atherstone, a captivating market town in Warwickshire, England, offers a blend of heritage, culture, and history. With a population of 8,700 in 2011, Atherstone is steeped in traditions such as the annual Shrove Tuesday Ball Game, which has taken place since the 12th century, and once served as a hub for leatherworking, clothmaking, metalworking, and brewing, as well as a former hatting industry center. Today's Atherstone features an independent and quirky selection of shops and cafes set in an historic center, powered by a local visitor center. The town is readily accessible, situated on the A5 and loosely bordered by the River Anker, providing direct connections to both London and Crewe via rail. Recreational facilities include sports like Atherstone Town Football Club, which dates back to the 19th century. Restoring old timber-framed buildings and retaining traditional local architecture, Atherstone preserves its charming ambience, and residents enjoy the serene Coventry Canal, which runs alongside the scenic West Coast Main Line railway station. The town is also the administrative center of North Warwickshire and hosts a lively events calendar.

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Secondary Schools

• Twycross House School
• The Queen Elizabeth Academy

Primary Schools

• Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School
• Witherley Church of England Primary School
• Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School
• Hurley Primary School
• Outwoods Primary School
• Austrey CofE Primary School
• Woodside CofE Primary School
• Racemeadow Primary Academy
• Wood End Primary School
• St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy

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