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

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