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Balsall Common Primary School
Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FS, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.6 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
671
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school boasts impressive performance, with 76% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 21% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school based on 197 responses. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 13%, the overall positive environment and strong community support make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 76% | Top 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (197 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
Asian Indian7.2%
Mixed Other2.7%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black African1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.38496, -1.65108 · CV7 7FS
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN138536
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Balsall Common Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Balsall Common Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Balsall Common Primary School a good school?
Balsall Common Primary School scores 90.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Balsall Common Primary School?
Based on 197 Ofsted Parent View responses, Balsall Common Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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