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Schools in Dunchurch

A town in Warwickshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 487 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries52 primary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school7%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Dunchurch

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Dunchurch primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Dunchurch

2 mainstream schools in Dunchurch, best first

Secondary Schools in Dunchurch

0 in Dunchurch. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bilton Grange School

Rugby, CV22 6QU · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
374
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bilton Grange School

Nurseries in Dunchurch

2 in Dunchurch, highest Ofsted grade first

Private Schools in Dunchurch

1 in Dunchurch. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bilton Grange School

Rugby, CV22 6QU · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 14

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
374
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bilton Grange School
The map

Every school in Dunchurch, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Bilton Grange School, InspectedDunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior Academy, Good in every areaDunchurch Boughton Church of England Infant Academy and Nursery, GoodLittle Grange Nursery, OutstandingThe Dunchurch Montessori Nursery School
  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Dunchurch school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Dunchurch's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Dunchurch vs England

How good are Dunchurch's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Dunchurch

DunchurchEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    7%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Dunchurch in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
7% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Dunchurch has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 11% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Dunchurch's state schools each January.

Up 11% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Dunchurch10%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in Dunchurch

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Dunchurch

How many schools are in Dunchurch?

Dunchurch has 5 schools, including 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Dunchurch?

The highest-ranked schools in Dunchurch on Eduscope are Dunchurch Boughton Church of England Junior Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Dunchurch are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Dunchurch hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Dunchurch perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Dunchurch, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Dunchurch?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Dunchurch is 28.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Dunchurch schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Dunchurch is 7.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Dunchurch?

There are 487 pupils enrolled across schools in Dunchurch, with 487 in primary. 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Dunchurch?

There is 1 independent school in Dunchurch. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Dunchurch?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Dunchurch by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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