Balsall Common Primary School
URN: 138536 • Coventry CV7 7FS
Overview
- Name
- Balsall Common Primary School
- URN
- 138536
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Mitchell (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01676532254
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Balsall Street East, Coventry CV7 7FS
Summary
Balsall Common Primary School, located in Coventry, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 671 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school operates under the Central Schools Trust and has received an Outstanding rating from OFSTED in February 2014. The ethos of the school emphasizes high expectations and aspirations for all students, fostering a dynamic learning environment that supports individual growth and resilience.
The curriculum at Balsall Common Primary is designed to engage learners through innovative strategies such as Mantle of the Expert and Building Learning Power. The school offers a cohesive educational experience from nursery through to Year 6, ensuring that children develop both academically and socially. In addition to the core curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, enriches the students' learning experience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and governors. This collaborative effort aims to support each child's journey through education, celebrating diversity and individual achievements within a supportive environment. Before and after school care is also available, providing additional support for families.
The curriculum at Balsall Common Primary is designed to engage learners through innovative strategies such as Mantle of the Expert and Building Learning Power. The school offers a cohesive educational experience from nursery through to Year 6, ensuring that children develop both academically and socially. In addition to the core curriculum, a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs, enriches the students' learning experience.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school's approach, with strong partnerships between parents, staff, and governors. This collaborative effort aims to support each child's journey through education, celebrating diversity and individual achievements within a supportive environment. Before and after school care is also available, providing additional support for families.
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Key details
- LA
- Solihull
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 671
- Boys
- 354
- Girls
- 317
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-02-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 671 | 354 | 317 | 630 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 683 | 351 | 332 | 630 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 713 | 374 | 339 | 630 | 10.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 713 | 374 | 339 | 630 | 10.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 709 | 384 | 325 | 630 | 9.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 719 | 399 | 320 | 630 | 8.30 |
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