Balsall Common Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Balsall Street East Balsall Common Coventry West Midlands CV7 7FS |
| Phone | 01676532254 |
| Reference Number | 138536 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 683 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.39%
Girls: 48.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 50 | 90 |
| 2 | 50 | 39 | 89 |
| 3 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
| 4 | 51 | 37 | 88 |
| 5 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 6 | 41 | 48 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-02-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Balsall Common Primary School | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-02-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-07 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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1.93 miles |
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Springfield House Community Special School
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2.26 miles |
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Leigh Church of England Academy
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2.74 miles |
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
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3.06 miles |
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Priors Field Primary School
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3.15 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
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3.21 miles |
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Eastern Green Junior School
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3.24 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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3.44 miles |
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Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
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3.44 miles |
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Templars Primary School
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3.47 miles |
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George Fentham Endowed School
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3.49 miles |
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Limbrick Wood Primary School
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3.53 miles |
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Charter Academy
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3.54 miles |
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Mount Nod Primary School
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3.71 miles |
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Meriden Church of England Primary School
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3.8 miles |
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Park Hill Primary School
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3.89 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
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3.95 miles |
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Crackley Hall School
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| Name | Distance |
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Heart of England School
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW |
0.17 miles |
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West Coventry Academy
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2.91 miles |
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The National Mathematics and Science College
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3.28 miles |
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Hereward College of Further Education
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3.3 miles |
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Finham Park 2
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3.4 miles |
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The Westwood Academy
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3.43 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
3.43 miles |
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Arden
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3.68 miles |
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The Island Project School
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4.09 miles |
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Mill House School
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4.1 miles |
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Northleigh House School
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4.5 miles |
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Woodfield
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4.54 miles |
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Kenilworth School and Sixth Form
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4.69 miles |
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Woodfield
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4.71 miles |
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Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
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4.86 miles |
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Sherbourne Fields School
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4.99 miles |