Galley Common Infant School
About Galley Common Infant School
Galley Common Infant School is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 123 applications for just 41 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Of those 123 applications, 40 were first-preference choices, and 40 first-preference offers were made, meaning every family who put it first secured a spot. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 7, with a current roll of 158 children against a capacity of 174, so there is a little breathing room. Headteacher Michelle Dodds leads a school where 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools, indicating a genuinely mixed catchment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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