Race Leys 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.
Race Leys Infant School currently has around 144 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 40.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hurst Road, Bedworth, CV12 8AD |
| Website: | www.raceleysinfant.com |
| Telephone: | 02476312221 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Louise Duncan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125616 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 144 |
| Number of Boys: | 75 |
| Number of Girls: | 69 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.00% | 131 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race Leys Infant School Hurst Road , CV12 8AD | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Race Leys Junior School Barton Road , CV12 8HG | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Race Leys Junior School Barton Road , CV12 8HG | - not rated | 213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Rye Piece Ringway , CV12 8JN | - not rated | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Academy Rye Piece Ringway , CV12 8JN | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyers End Middle School Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdigate Middle School Anderton Road , Smorrall Lane CV12 0HA | - not rated | 2,806 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bulkington Road , CV12 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Midland Studio College Nuneaton St David's Way , Bermuda Park CV10 7SD | - not rated | 1,628 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Special School Hurst Road , CV12 8AD | - not rated | 57 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School 54 Hayes Lane , Exhall CV7 9BP | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Griff School Coventry Road , CV10 7AX | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Deeps School Coventry Road , CV10 7AX | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.