Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

Coventry, CV77BJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Church Lane
Berkswell
Coventry, CV77BJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104093
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, CV7 7BJ
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Coventry
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
242
Free School Meals
11.8% (29 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
108.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.8 (7.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 108.0
2023 110.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
242 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspiring All To Shine"

Berkswell Church of England Primary School has a Christian ethos; the ethos permeates all aspects of school life and Christian Values are demonstrated through the school's approach.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Mrs. Tracy Drew. The school offers a warm, nurturing environment with Christian Values evident in daily life. It aims to develop confidence and self-esteem, celebrate talents, maintain high expectations, and foster a strong Berkswell community.

Curriculum Highlights

Berkswell Curriculum Termly Overviews (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) Knowledge Organisers (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) National Curriculum overview

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Windmills wraparound care: Morning: 7:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.; Afternoon: 3:20 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery applications by 6 December 2025; offers on 13 January 2026. Reception places for September 2026: apply by 15 January 2026; offers on 16 April 2026. See Admissions Policy and arrangements with Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Local Authorities; appeals information provided with deadlines.

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