Balsall Common Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Balsall Common Primary School.

Coventry, CV77FS Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Balsall Street East
Balsall Common
Coventry, CV77FS
Phone
1676532254
Website
balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138536
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FS
Website
www.balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
683
Free School Meals
9.7% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
9.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
56.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
9.0 (8.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 106.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
76
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
683 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Pursuing excellence for all"

TRUST RESPECT INITIATIVE COMMUNITY RISK

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher message emphasizes a dynamic, high-quality learning environment, CST lead status, and a strong, values-driven culture. It notes an Outstanding Ofsted judgement (Feb 2014) and highlights Dragons wrap-around care and extensive extracurricular opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Council (Y2-6) Eco-Ambassadors (Y2-6) Literacy Leaders (Y6/2) Football Netball Cross-country (Boys and Girls) Swim Squad training Land training Dive training Tap Dancing Top Trumps Cross stitch Homework Lego Art Club Olympic Times Tables KS1 and KS2 Choir leading to Young Voices Radio Club Computing Club Digital Leaders Sports Leaders French Club

Sports

Football Netball Cross-country Swimming

Facilities

Swimming pool ICT suite Dance and drama studio Theatre Foundation Stage classroom

Curriculum Highlights

Cornerstones Curriculum Maestro Imaginative Learning Projects Knowledge Rich Projects Companion Projects Four Cornerstones: Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express Phonics – Little Wandle Reading for pleasure and guided/individual reading Maths – White Rose Premium PSHE – Jigsaw Music – Kapow Computing – Barefoot PE – The PE Hub French taught from Year 2 Specialist teaching: Computing, French, Swimming and Games Weekly PE for Years 1-6; fortnightly sessions for Computing, French and Swimming/ Games Reading instruction through Little Wandle phonics from Reception onward

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Dragons Before & After School Club operates from 07:30–18:00. Breakfast club is available from 07:30 with a healthy breakfast. After-school care runs until 18:00, with light snacks and a variety of activities. Holiday club operates during school holidays with a range of sessions and on-site facilities available.

Admissions Criteria

Follows Solihull Local Authority admissions procedures. The Solihull School Admissions team processes our in year applications. Any comments should be sent to the Chair of Trustees by 5pm on 16 December, 2024.

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