Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coventry
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Coventry. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.4 first-choice applications for every place. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Solihull (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 81% in Solihull and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 93% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 38 families put Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Balsall Common Primary School (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 84% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (1.8 miles, Good); Eastern Green Junior School (2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 63% maths); and Meriden Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 70% reading, 63% maths).
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Balsall Common Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Infant SchoolEastern Green Junior SchoolMeriden Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
7.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 17 pupils (7.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Berkswell Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Bear Inn (before), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Solihull (226).
Suspensions and exclusions
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2022 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Berkswell is a warm, welcoming community where children thrive both academically and personally. The school excels at teaching reading, with all children developing strong phonics skills early on, and offers a rich range of activities to develop talents and interests. Pupils feel safe, respected and valued, with outstanding behaviour and a genuine sense of belonging to the 'Berkswell family'.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development - pupils are confident, respectful and take pride in their work
- Early years provision is outstanding - children thrive with carefully planned activities matched to their individual needs
- Strong focus on reading - all staff trained in phonics, pupils develop confident reading skills and love of books
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities in sport, music and drama helping pupils develop talents and new interests
- Inclusive learning environment where all pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well and feel valued
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check whether pupils remember key knowledge they have learned, leading to gaps in understanding over time
- Governing body lacks expertise in some areas of education, limiting their ability to effectively challenge school leaders on educational quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective - leaders prioritise pupil well-being and safety, staff receive regular training, issues are dealt with quickly, and pupils learn about healthy relationships and how to keep safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, drama, anti-bullying ambassador roles, school council, eco-warriors, classroom helper responsibilities, library visits, peace garden for reflection and outside learning
Berkswell Church of England Primary School is a good school where pupils are happy, inspired to learn, and behave exceptionally well. The school has a strong Christian ethos and provides a broad, balanced curriculum enriched with interesting activities and experiences.
At a Glance
7.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
7
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
1 unlawfully large infant class
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Term dates
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Solihull's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Solihull; for families living there:
Apply to Solihull for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
203 pupils
207 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Solihull council
Places available
2,638
Applications
2,090
Got 1st preference
91.7%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Solihull council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
8.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
230
Total Pupils
115
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
16.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,943
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,994
Per pupil
£1128k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Questions parents ask about Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2009 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is oversubscribed, Solihull allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Classes at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has around 230 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Apply through Solihull's coordinated admissions process, naming Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7BJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)