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 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 264 with a published Ofsted inspection, 33 (13%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, King Edward VI School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Warwickshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

284
Total schools
33
Outstanding (historic grade)
13%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.2%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. King Edward VI School
Secondary
 Outstanding 91 View school
2. Lawrence Sheriff School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
3. Stratford Girls' Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
4. Alcester Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Claverdon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Austrey CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
7. The Priors School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. Clinton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
9. Ilmington CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Rugby High School
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
11. Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
12. Abbey CofE Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
13. Briar Hill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
14. Henry Hinde Infant School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
15. St John's Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Good 81 View school
16. Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
17. Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Whitnash Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Brownsover Community School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
20. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Outstanding 78 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Warwickshire?
There are 284 open primary & secondary schools in Warwickshire (closed schools are excluded). 33 of the 264 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Warwickshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Warwickshire is King Edward VI School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Warwickshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Warwickshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Warwickshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Warwickshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.