Balsall Common Primary School
Coventry, CV7 7FS · Solihull · primary school
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7th of 45 primary schools in Solihull we can score, 59 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 7.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Balsall Common Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 665 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in their subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Balsall Common Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Balsall Common Primary School demonstrate "exemplary behaviour" and are "happy and motivated" by a "newly developed curriculum" that raises expectations. The report highlights "exceptional" personal development, with pupils learning to stay safe and celebrating diversity, while early years provision is judged as "Outstanding".
Strengths
- Pupils show "exemplary behaviour", being "kind and caring" and respectful to staff and visitors.
- The curriculum is "sequenced effectively", helping pupils link prior knowledge to new learning and become "fluent readers and mathematicians".
- Children in the early years get a "fantastic start", developing independence and a love for exploration and stories.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "supported well to access the same learning as their peers".
- Attendance rates are high, with pupils motivated by socialising and a "wide range of clubs".
Areas to improve
- In some subjects in key stages 1 and 2, the school is "not checking the subject-specific knowledge and skills that pupils need to master", missing opportunities to deepen understanding.
- Staff do not always deliver subject-specific knowledge effectively; the school must ensure all staff have "necessary support to deliver the curriculum as intended".
- Further work is required to support staff responsible for school improvement actions, as some are "not yet accurately assessing how well improvement actions are impacting on pupils’ learning".
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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