Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Warwickshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 284 schools across Warwickshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Warwickshire has 284 primary & secondary schools, of which 33 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 200 rated Good — 82% of primary & secondary schools in Warwickshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Alcester Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Warwickshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

284
Total schools
33
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
62.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Alcester Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 King Edward VI School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Lawrence Sheriff School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Atherstone Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Bedworth Heath Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Whitnash Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Stockingford Maintained Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
10. Crackley Hall School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Bilton Grange School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
12. Warwick Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. Crescent School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Stratford Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
15. Hillmorton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
16. Rugby High School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
17. Claverdon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
18. Clinton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
19. Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
20. Ilmington CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Warwickshire?
There are 284 primary & secondary schools in Warwickshire, of which 33 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Warwickshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Warwickshire is Alcester Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Warwickshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Warwickshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Warwickshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Warwickshire?
12% of primary & secondary schools in Warwickshire are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 77.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.