Austrey CofE Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Atherstone, Warwickshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 17 of its 93 pupils (18.3%) were getting SEN support and 2 (2.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 93 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Warwickshire.
18.3% get SEN support
17 of 93 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.2% have an EHC plan
2 of 93 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty12
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 93 (places for 105)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sara Eley
- Part of
- Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 25.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Warwickshire
- School reference (URN)
- 140125
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Warwickshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2018; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
St Nicholas Close, Austrey, Atherstone, CV9 3EQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Nethersole CofE Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.1 miles
- Birchwood Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 4.1 miles
- Two Rivers Primary School Special school · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 4.1 miles
- Two Rivers High School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 5.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Newton Regis CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.2%, EHC plans 0% 1.1 miles
- Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9.3%, EHC plans 4.9% 2.0 miles
- Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.1%, EHC plans 3.6% 2.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Warwickshire SEND schools in Warwickshire
Questions about Austrey CofE Primary School
How many pupils at Austrey CofE Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 17 of the 93 pupils (18.3%) were getting SEN support and 2 (2.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Austrey CofE Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Austrey CofE Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Austrey CofE Primary School?
Through Warwickshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Austrey CofE Primary School?
You can ask for Austrey CofE Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Austrey CofE Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Nethersole CofE Academy, about 3.1 miles away.
Where is Austrey CofE Primary School?
St Nicholas Close, Austrey, Atherstone, CV9 3EQ, in Warwickshire.
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