Kingswood School
Same Warwickshire area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The Emscote School
Nelsons Lane, Nelsons Lane Industrial Estate, CV34 5JB
The Emscote School is a private secondary-stage school in Warwickshire, Warwickshire, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Emscote School
1
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Placement, rather than a standard application, is the starting point at The Emscote School in Warwick. It is a small independent secondary setting for young people who cannot access mainstream education, including pupils needing respite, a placement after exclusion or support for specific educational needs. Part-time dual registration and full-time enrolment are both possible.
Teaching is adapted around individual need, with small groups and one-to-one support where necessary. The stated progression is towards a next school, college, apprenticeship or employment. Its TUTE partnership adds live online lessons mapped to the National Curriculum through a personalised timetable, while an all-season pitch, gym and indoor sports hall support activity on site.
The mixed setting serves ages 11 to 16, with no boarders or Sixth Form. Entry is planned through referral with the young person, family, host school and other agencies where relevant, and a placement may be considered during the year when suitable. The emphasis is on fit and planning rather than a general entrance test.
The admissions policy also explains how an EHCP naming request may be considered. That detail reinforces the school's role as a placement-led alternative for pupils whose education needs a different structure. Its small-group teaching, live online option and route back towards further education or employment are the defining features.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 13.5 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Warwickshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 13.5
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.92
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Warwickshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Parneet Kang
- Pupil roll
- 67 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Nelsons Lane, Nelsons Lane Industrial Estate, Warwick, Warwickshire
- Postcode
- CV34 5JB
- Area
- Warwickshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Parneet Kang
School contact
- School phone
- 01926492609
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01926492609
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 13.5 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 12.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.92 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 7 November 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-11-07. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
Similar schools and comparisons
Similar schools and comparisons
Nearby schools families also consider
Local rivals appear first, followed by nearby alternatives where the journey and admissions route are still comparable.
Hamd House School
Same Warwickshire area with a comparable local commute
Flexible Learning School
Same Warwickshire area with a comparable local commute
Orion School
Same Warwickshire area with a comparable local commute
Nearby schools with similar results
Closest comparable alternatives with a similar academic profile, so parents can weigh local fit and results together.
Kimichi Worcester
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
WV2 Education
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
Wribbenhall School
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
Shortlist comparisons
Related pages and guides
Related pages and guides
Area and ranking pages
Guides and related reading
Related guides are still being added.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Emscote School handle admissions?
Emscote School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Emscote School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Emscote School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Emscote School?
Emscote School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 7 November 2023.