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Balsall Common Primary School

Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FS

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Coventry where 76% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

671

Ages

3-11

FSM

10.4%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2014

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

84.0%

RWM Combined

76.0%

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About Balsall Common Primary School

Balsall Common Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, Solihull. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 197 responses), 96% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 671 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Balsall Street East, Coventry, CV7 7FS | More schools in Solihull

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Balsall Common Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Balsall Common Primary School

What is Balsall Common Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Balsall Common Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about Balsall Common Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 197 responses): 96% of parents would recommend Balsall Common Primary School.

What are Balsall Common Primary School's latest exam results?

Balsall Common Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 76% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Balsall Common Primary School located?

Balsall Common Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, Solihull (CV7 7FS).

How many pupils attend Balsall Common Primary School?

Balsall Common Primary School has around 671 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Balsall Common Primary School with other schools?

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