Galley Common Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Plough Hill Road Galley Common Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 9NZ |
| Reference Number | 125539 |
Galley Common Infant School has been rated as 'Good' overall during its first routine inspection since a lengthy exemption from inspections. The school's notable strengths include a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a special emphasis on developing early reading and mathematics skills. Additionally, the early years provision stands out as 'Outstanding,' creating a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. There is a strong sense of community, and pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and good behavior. However, some inconsistencies in the application of behavior expectations and challenges in recruiting governors were identified as areas that need attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 158 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.47%
Girls: 52.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 25 | 52 |
| 2 | 24 | 34 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.9% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Broad and balanced curriculum that meets individual needs
- Outstanding early years provision fostering a love of learning
- High-quality early reading and mathematics instruction
- Strong relationships between staff and parents
- Positive community atmosphere with pupils taking on responsibilities
- Variety of extracurricular opportunities enhancing pupil engagement
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behavior policy among some staff
- Limited capacity of the governing body due to vacancies
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 47 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Park Lane Primary School
Park Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8NL |
0.72 miles |
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Nursery Hill Primary School
Ansley Common, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0PY |
0.91 miles |
|
Nathaniel Newton Infant School
Victoria Road, Hartshill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0LS |
0.99 miles |
|
St Paul's CofE Primary School, Nuneaton
Wiclif Way, Stockingford, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8NH |
1.1 miles |
|
Michael Drayton Junior School
The Woodlands, Hartshill, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0SZ |
1.13 miles |
|
Stockingford Academy
Cross Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8JH |
1.29 miles |
|
Stockingford Maintained Nursery School
St Paul's Road, Nuneaton, CV10 8HW |
1.34 miles |
|
St Anne's Catholic Academy
Camp Hill Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0JX |
1.41 miles |
|
Camp Hill Primary School
Holly Stitches Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9QA |
1.55 miles |
|
Croft Junior School
Northumberland Avenue, Stockingford, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8ER |
1.81 miles |
|
Glendale Infant School
Skye Close, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7LW |
2.08 miles |
|
Arley Primary Academy
Gun Hill, New Arley, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 8HB |
2.16 miles |
|
Queen's Church of England Academy
Bentley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5LR |
2.19 miles |
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Abbey CofE Infant School
Aston Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5EL |
2.41 miles |
|
Chilvers Coton Community Infant School
Fitton Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5RB |
2.61 miles |
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Middlemarch School
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7BQ |
2.8 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5TY |
2.86 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary Academy
Church Walk, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1PS |
3.04 miles |
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Wembrook Primary School
Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4LU |
3.04 miles |
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Lower Farm Academy
Milking Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0FG |
3.06 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hartshill Academy
Church Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0NA |
1.06 miles |
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Nuneaton Academy
Radnor Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7PD |
1.54 miles |
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Arc School Ansley
Ansley Lane, Ansley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 9ND |
1.79 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5SS |
2.04 miles |
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Arc School Old Arley
Ansley Lane, Old Arley, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV7 8NU |
2.19 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Greenmoor Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7EX |
2.31 miles |
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King Edward VI College
King Edward Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BE |
3.02 miles |
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Etone College
Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA |
3.14 miles |
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The Queen Elizabeth Academy
Witherley Road, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 1LZ |
3.18 miles |
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ALP Nuneaton
Holman Way, Nuneaton, CV11 4PN |
3.2 miles |
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Oak Wood Secondary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
3.25 miles |
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Higham Lane School
Shanklin Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0BJ |
3.28 miles |
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George Eliot Academy
Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP |
3.4 miles |
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Hinckley Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6BH |
3.5 miles |
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Higham Lane North Academy
Upper Farm Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6YN |
3.55 miles |
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Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA |
4.53 miles |
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Ashcroft School
54 Hayes Lane, Exhall, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 9BP |
4.62 miles |
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Corley Academy
Church Lane, Corley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 8AZ |
4.64 miles |
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Ash Green School
Ash Green Lane, Ash Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9AH |
4.66 miles |