St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bredon Avenue Binley Coventry West Midlands CV3 2LP |
| Phone | 02476458960 |
| Reference Number | 139680 |
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy demonstrates a strong commitment to pupil wellbeing and inclusion, fostering an environment where all children are valued and supported. Despite recent improvements in school leadership and governance, the school is facing challenges with pupil attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics, where outcomes have not yet reached expected standards. Initiatives to address these issues are underway, but their positive impact is still emerging. Furthermore, while the school maintains strong safeguarding measures and a caring atmosphere, attendance levels have historically been concerning and require continued enhancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.42%
Girls: 52.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 3 | 10 | 19 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 6 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.8% |
| African | 22.1% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 19 Jul 2023 | School inspection |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Full inspection |
| 18 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding culture making pupils feel safe
- Strong focus on early years language and communication skills
- Caring and effective pastoral support for all pupils
- Positive relationships with parents and the community
- Well-defined personal development program preparing pupils for modern life
- Leadership team demonstrating clear vision and improvement strategies
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in core subjects is below expected levels
- Inconsistent quality of teaching impacting pupil progress
- Historically poor attendance rates among pupils
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 102 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | -3.6 | ||
| Writing | -3.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.5 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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