Balsall Common Primary School

About Balsall Common Primary School

Balsall Common Primary School is an academy converter in Coventry, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 671 pupils on roll. It is part of CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Solihull →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

671 / 630 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Balsall Street East, Coventry, Solihull, CV7 7FS

Phone

01676532254

Executive Headteacher

Mark Mitchell

Website

www.balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Balsall Common Primary School?

Balsall Common Primary School is an academy converter in Coventry, Solihull, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Balsall Common Primary School have?

Balsall Common Primary School has 671 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Balsall Common Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Balsall Common Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Balsall Common Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Balsall Common Primary School is part of CENTRAL SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Balsall Common Primary School?

Balsall Common Primary School is located at Balsall Street East, Coventry, Solihull, CV7 7FS.