Balsall Common Primary School vs Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balsall Common Primary School
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Balsall Common Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #181 of 1,690 | #342 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2087 of 15,697 | #3601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 665 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 95.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.balsallcommonprimary.co.uk/ | www.berkswellschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Balsall Common Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 71.6).
- •Balsall Common Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •Balsall Common Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 11%).
- •Balsall Common Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 230.
- •Balsall Common Primary School is a academy school while Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balsall Common Primary School better than Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Balsall Common Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 71.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balsall Common Primary School and Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balsall Common Primary School: 665. Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balsall Common Primary School and Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Balsall Common Primary School is 181st of 1,690 and Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 342nd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).