St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
101%
Capacity
213
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 213 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Carvell, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12584th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 73rd out of 80 in Coventry.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 19 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Cricket, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy 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 | Bredon Avenue, Coventry, Coventry, CV3 2LP |
| Headteacher | Hannah Carvell |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 213 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 213 / 210 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12584th of 13,686
Nationally
1294th of 1,378
In West Midlands
73rd of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
39%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
32
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Bredon Avenue, Coventry
Coventry, CV3 2LP
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