Arden Forest Infant School is a primary school in Bedworth, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Arden Forest Infant School currently has around 159 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Weston Lane, Bedworth, CV12 9RT |
| Website: | www.ardenforest.warwickshire.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02476315913 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rose Gunn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130893 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 159 |
| Number of Boys: | 79 |
| Number of Girls: | 80 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.60% | 133 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 3 |
| African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth Early Years Centre and Nursery Hazel Grove , CV12 9DA | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arden Forest Infant School Weston Lane , Bulkington CV12 9RT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston-In-Arden First School Weston Lane , Bulkington CV12 9RT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Academy Barbridge Road , Bulkington CV12 9PF | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Barbridge Road , Bulkington CV12 9PF | - not rated | 758 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bulkington First School School Road , Bulkington CV12 9JB | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College Bulkington Road , CV12 9EA | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bulkington Road , CV12 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramcote Hospital School Lutterworth Road , Bramcote CV11 6QL | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Special School Hurst Road , CV12 8AD | - not rated | 3,127 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.