Binley Woods Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Coombe Drive Binley Woods Coventry Warwickshire CV3 2QU |
| Phone | 02476543754 |
| Reference Number | 130886 |
Binley Woods Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all categories evaluated. The new headteacher has effectively built a motivated team that establishes high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs. Pupils report feeling happy and safe, and they enjoy a supportive learning environment where behavior is commendable and staff relationships are positive. The curriculum has been adapted to resonate with the local community, which contributes to improving pupil engagement and learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 182 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.7%
Girls: 53.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 3 | 9 | 18 | 27 |
| 4 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
| 5 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.9% |
| Indian | 6% |
| African | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 21 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and management driving rapid improvements.
- Positive pupil behavior, with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
- High-quality support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Effective teaching of reading, with rigorous phonics instruction.
- Engaging curriculum that reflects local community and environmental themes.
- Active involvement of parents and vibrant PTA activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent presentation quality in pupils' work.
- Some subjects require further evaluation to ensure effective learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | ||
| Writing | -4.1 | ||
| Maths | -3.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 9 |
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