The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 671
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Mitchell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Balsall Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Balsall Common Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Balsall Common Primary School?
Balsall Common Primary School currently has 671 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Balsall Common Primary School take?
Balsall Common Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Balsall Common Primary School?
Balsall Common Primary School is in Coventry, CV7 7FS, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Balsall Common Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Balsall Common Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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