Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, CV7 7BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Coventry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 89 schools in Solihull. It ranks 9th of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 September 2022, report published 13 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 September 2022
Pupils are happy at Berkswell Church of England Primary School. They are 'inspired to shine'. Pupils, parents and staff speak with pride about belonging to the 'Berkswell family'. This makes pupils feel safe and confident. Pupils work and play together happily. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are confident that, should bullying happen, adults would deal with it. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Teachers plan activities that interest pupils and help them to build on their prior learning. In return, pupils are motivated and work hard. Children in the early years are inquisitive learners. Carefully chosen activities mean that there is never an opportunity lost for the youngest children to learn. Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including in sport, music and drama. These help pupils to cultivate new interests and develop their talents. Visitors teach the children about the world of work. The peace garden is used for reflection, celebration and as an outside learning space. The school's Christian ethos lies at the heart of school life. Leaders make sure that pupils learn about and respect other faiths and cultures. This helps to deepen pupils' knowledge of the world around them.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check if pupils know and remember the key facts they have learned. This means that some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge over time. Leaders need to ensure that teachers use effective strategies to check what pupils have remembered and address any gaps in their learning quickly.
- The governing body does not have the relevant expertise in all aspects of education. This means that they are not always able to challenge leaders well enough about the quality of education. The governing body need to ensure that they receive additional training to enable them to have a better understanding of the quality of education and how to challenge leaders about it.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Common Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Eastern Green Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Meriden Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Leigh Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracy Drew
- Phone
- 01676532141
- Address
- Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, CV7 7BJ
- Local authority
- Solihull
- URN
- 104093
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.