St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy, Coventry

Ofsted's report card from its 10 February 2026 inspection grades St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy on 7 areas: 4 expected standard and 3 needs attention. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Early years - Expected standard. "Children get off to a positive start in the early years."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "There is a clear, shared vision at this school that every child, whatever challenges they face, can thrive."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders at all levels understand the community that they serve."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Leaders have developed a personal development programme that is preparing pupils well for successful lives in modern Britain."

Achievement - Needs attention. "Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics, over time, has not been as high as it should be."

Attendance and behaviour - Needs attention. "Attendance, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who are disadvantaged, has been below the national average for a significant period of time."

Curriculum and teaching - Needs attention. "The quality of teaching across the school is inconsistent."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should strengthen the quality of teaching so that it consistently meets pupils' individual needs and is adapted effectively when needed, so that all pupils make secure progress relative to their starting points"; "Leaders should ensure that gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge and skills, in reading, writing, mathematics and communication, are identified and closed swiftly so that all pupils can achieve highly across the curriculum"; "Leaders should strengthen their work to broaden further the personal development offer so that all pupils experience a wide range of opportunities within and beyond school, and contribute more to the school and wider communities".

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my absolute privilege to be the Headteacher of St. Bartholomew's Church of England Academy after being part of our St. Bart's family for many years. St. Bart's is a truly special place, and it is a joy to work in partnership with our passionate staff team, families, governors and wider community."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils at St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 45% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 61% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy are Sowe Valley Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); Ernesford Grange Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 81% reading, 79% maths); Corpus Christi Catholic School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 66% maths); and Willenhall Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 59% reading, 66% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy.

St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy is one of 22 schools run by The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy (as of April 2026): 95% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (76%).

34.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 51 pupils (24.6%) received SEN support and 7 (3.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tom Henderson Close (adjacent), 90 metres away.

In 2024/25, St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy issued 23 suspensions, 10.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy are Ernesford Grange Community Academy (0.4 miles) and Caludon Castle School (1.4 miles).