Race Leys Infant School
About Race Leys Infant School
Race Leys Infant School serves children from age 4 to 7 in Nuneaton and Bedworth, and its headline metrics paint a mixed picture compared with the Warwickshire local authority average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall, a drop from its previous Good rating in 2014. This places it below the LA’s typical standard, where 12 out of 196 primary schools hold an Outstanding grade. The nearest Outstanding alternative, The Canons C of E Primary School, is just 0.7 km away, so local families have a highly-rated option nearby. However, Race Leys does have bright spots: its Early Years Provision and Personal Development were both graded Good, suggesting that the youngest children and their broader wellbeing are well supported. The school is also significantly oversubscribed — for 48 places in 2025/26, it received 108 applications, a ratio of 2.25 to one, and all 48 first-preference families were offered a place. That level of demand indicates strong local confidence, even with the Requires Improvement rating.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities 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.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: raceleysinfant.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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