Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
98%
Capacity
235
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tracy Drew, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2459th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 42 in Solihull.
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 79 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Football, Cricket, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Lane, Coventry, Solihull, CV7 7BJ |
| Headteacher | Tracy Drew |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 240 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2459th of 13,686
Nationally
243rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
10th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
79
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Coventry
Solihull, CV7 7BJ
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