Barlestone Church of England Primary School, Nuneaton

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Barlestone Church of England Primary School. We are situated at the heart of the village of Barlestone and have just over 200 children on roll. Our school is located in large, pleasant grounds and has a number of outdoor play facilities including an adventure play area, wooden maze seating, a sensory garden and a large sports field."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Barlestone Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 84% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Barlestone Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 53 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Barlestone Church of England Primary School are Dove Bank Primary School (1 mile, 81% reading, 76% maths); Newbold Verdon Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 49% reading, 34% maths); St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Market Bosworth) (2.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 89% maths); and Thornton Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths).

Barlestone Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Barlestone Church of England Primary School is one of 26 schools run by Rise Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Barlestone Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 93% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 25 pupils (13.5%) received SEN support and 3 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Shackerstone Rail Station (Battlefield Line), about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cemetery (outside), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 23 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Barlestone Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.