Race Leys Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurst Road Bedworth Warwickshire CV12 8AD |
| Reference Number | 125616 |
Race Leys Infant School is performing well overall, demonstrating strong standards in safeguarding and a commitment to inclusion. The leadership team places a strong emphasis on ensuring that every child feels supported and included, and they have implemented effective strategies to identify and meet the diverse needs of their pupils. The school's culture is positive, with a focus on collaborative learning and high expectations for both staff and students, which fosters a nurturing environment conducive to learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 144 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.08%
Girls: 47.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 37 | 60 |
| 2 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jun 2009 | Full inspection |
| 02 May 2006 | Full inspection |
| 08 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on inclusion and support for all pupils
- High-quality training for staff on supporting SEND pupils
- Strong progress in phonics leading to confident reading
- Effective tracking and management of attendance and behaviour
- Ambitious and well-balanced curriculum
- Positive relationships between staff, pupils, and families
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall key learning and subject-specific vocabulary
- Independent learning activities sometimes lead to off-task behaviour
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 18 | 0 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 29 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Race Leys Junior School
Barton Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8HG |
0.12 miles |
|
St Francis Catholic Academy
Rye Piece Ringway, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8JN |
0.23 miles |
|
The Canons C of E Primary School
Derwent Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 8RT |
0.42 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Academy
Hazel Grove, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9DA |
0.65 miles |
|
All Saints Bedworth CofE Academy
The Priors, Off Mitchell Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9HP |
0.65 miles |
|
Exhall Cedars Infant School
Exhall Cedars Infant School, Trenance Road, Exhall, Bedworth, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9FJ |
0.99 miles |
|
Bedworth Heath Nursery School
Glebe Avenue, Bedworth, CV12 0DP |
1.14 miles |
|
Exhall Junior School
Hayes Lane, Exhall, Warwickshire, West Midlands, CV7 9NS |
1.17 miles |
|
Goodyers End Primary School
Bowling Green Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0HP |
1.27 miles |
|
Newdigate Primary and Nursery School
Anderton Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0HA |
1.6 miles |
|
Arden Forest Infant School
Weston Lane, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9RT |
1.78 miles |
|
All Saints CofE Primary School and Nursery, Nuneaton
Knebley Crescent, Hilltop, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7AT |
1.8 miles |
|
Chetwynd Junior School
Gipsy Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4SE |
1.85 miles |
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Middlemarch School
College Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7BQ |
1.93 miles |
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Oak Wood Primary School
Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH |
1.93 miles |
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Whitestone Infant School
Magyar Crescent, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4SQ |
2.03 miles |
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St James' CofE Academy
Barbridge Road, Bulkington, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9PF |
2.14 miles |
|
Glendale Infant School
Skye Close, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7LW |
2.16 miles |
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Wembrook Primary School
Avenue Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4LU |
2.17 miles |
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Wheelwright Lane Primary School
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2.21 miles |
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Nicholas Chamberlaine School
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0.72 miles |
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Ashcroft School
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1.13 miles |
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George Eliot Academy
Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QP |
1.87 miles |
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Oak Wood Secondary School
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1.93 miles |
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Ash Green School
Ash Green Lane, Ash Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9AH |
2.04 miles |
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Foxford Community School
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2.08 miles |
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The Warwickshire Academy
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2.24 miles |
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Exhall Grange Specialist School
Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV7 9HP |
2.3 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Greenmoor Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 7EX |
2.34 miles |
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ALP Nuneaton
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2.43 miles |
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Nuneaton Academy
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2.45 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK
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2.72 miles |
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King Edward VI College
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2.73 miles |
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Discovery Academy
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2.91 miles |
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President Kennedy School Academy
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2.99 miles |
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Etone College
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3.03 miles |
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Grace Academy Coventry
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3.39 miles |
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
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3.41 miles |
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North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
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3.41 miles |
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Higham Lane School
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3.53 miles |