Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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
7.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 81%. Maths has remained stable at around 89%. Writing has declined from 83% to 74%.
Class Sizes
29.4
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
230 pupils
240 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,115
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.84917%
Overall absence
5.61798%
Persistent absence
178
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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