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Wolvey CofE Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Edwards (Executive Headteacher) Mr Matthew Parker (Head of School)

location_onHinckley, LE10 3LA

language Visit Website phone 1455220279

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

182

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Expected Standard

50%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Wolvey CofE Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school primary school in Hinckley, serving ages 2-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 80% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Wolvey CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Hinckley, Warwickshire, admitting pupils aged 2-11. The school has approximately 196 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 10% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #138 of 161 primaries in Warwickshire and #12,084 of 14,143 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

50%

LA 59%

Reading60% LA 74%

Writing65% LA 70%

Maths70% LA 71%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

76%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading81% LA 74% · Eng 74%

Writing76% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths81% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading64% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing68% LA 72% · Eng 71%

Maths77% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA 0.0

-3.5 to 2.0

1.8

Write

LA 0.0

-0.8 to 4.5

1.0

Maths

LA -0.7

-1.6 to 3.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

59%

LA 63%England 65%

Reading59% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing76% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths82% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

2.6

Read

LA -0.3

-0.4 to 5.5

1.9

Write

LA -0.5

-0.8 to 4.6

1.7

Maths

LA -0.9

-0.9 to 4.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

82%

LA 65%

Reading89% LA 76%

Writing82% LA 77%

Maths78% LA 75%

Read SS

109

Maths SS

108

GPS SS

111

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.7

Read

LA -0.2

-2.2 to 3.6

-2.5

Write

LA -0.7

-5.3 to 0.3

0.4

Maths

LA -0.8

-2.3 to 3.1

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 June 2023

Inspection Report

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23 June 2021

Inspection Report

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30 March 2021

Inspection Report

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02 July 2019

Inspection Report

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07 February 2017

Inspection Report

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18 April 2013

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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25 November 2008

Inspection Report

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03 December 2007

Inspection Report

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02 November 2005

Inspection Report

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29 November 1999

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-06-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-07-02

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-02-07

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-04-18

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.6%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 196 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	196	5	2.6%	0.8%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	196	7	3.6%	0.9%
2023/24 (Summer term)	185	2	1.1%	0.8%
2023/24 (Spring term)	179	0	0.0%	0.7%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	182	0	0.0%	0.8%
2022/23 (Summer term)	170	0	0.0%	0.7%
2022/23 (Spring term)	182	0	0.0%	0.6%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	182	0	0.0%	0.6%
2021/22 (Summer term)	167	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Spring term)	159	0	0.0%	0.5%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	169	0	0.0%	0.5%
2020/21 (Summer term)	153	1	0.7%	0.4%
2020/21 (Spring term)	161	2	1.2%	0.1%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	160	0	0.0%	0.4%
2019/20 (Summer term)	176	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	176	4	2.3%	0.4%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	184	2	1.1%	0.6%
2018/19 (Summer term)	179	0	0.0%	0.4%
2018/19 (Spring term)	181	0	0.0%	0.5%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	186	1	0.5%	0.5%
2017/18 (Summer term)	177	0	0.0%	0.5%
2017/18 (Spring term)	183	0	0.0%	0.4%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	192	1	0.5%	0.5%
2016/17 (Summer term)	195	1	0.5%	0.4%
2016/17 (Spring term)	197	0	0.0%	0.4%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	199	0	0.0%	0.5%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree68%

agree29%

strongly disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree56%

agree15%

disagree2%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes41%

no59%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree65%

agree29%

disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree32%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree29%

strongly disagree2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree61%

agree37%

strongly disagree2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree32%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree71%

agree24%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree59%

agree29%

disagree2%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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