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Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Solihull, CV7 7BJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2459 of 13,686 nationally

About Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 240 pupils and currently enrols 235, meaning it is running very close to full. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school offered 29 places and received 79 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.72. Of those applicants, 36 put the school as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9.3 per cent, which is below the national average for primary schools and suggests a relatively affluent intake. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Tracy Drew. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated the school Good overall, with Outstanding marks for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Lane, Coventry, Solihull, CV7 7BJ
HeadteacherTracy Drew
Local AuthoritySolihull
Number of Pupils235
Free School Meals (FSM)9.3%
School Capacity235 / 240 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

DanceSwimmingFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:30-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: berkswellschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.