The Canons C of E Primary School is a primary school in Bedworth, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
The Canons C of E Primary School currently has around 612 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.8% boys and 50.2% girls. Around 21.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.5%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Derwent Road, Bedworth, CV12 8RT |
| Website: | www.thecanonsprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476312220 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Warwickshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michaela Fallon |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125689 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 612 |
| Number of Boys: | 305 |
| Number of Girls: | 307 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.50% | 456 |
| Indian | 6.70% | 41 |
| Other Mixed | 4.90% | 30 |
| Other White | 2.60% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.10% | 13 |
| African | 2.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth Heath Nursery School Glebe Avenue , CV12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedworth Early Years Centre and Nursery Hazel Grove , CV12 9DA | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Canons C of E Primary School Derwent Road , CV12 8RT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Evans CofE Infant School Derwent Road , CV12 8RT | - not rated | 50 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Race Leys Infant School Hurst Road , CV12 8AD | 2out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Race Leys Junior School Barton Road , CV12 8HG | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Race Leys Junior School Barton Road , CV12 8HG | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newdigate Middle School Anderton Road , Smorrall Lane CV12 0HA | - not rated | 2,328 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 | 1,466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nicholas Chamberlaine School Bulkington Road , CV12 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Midland Studio College Nuneaton St David's Way , Bermuda Park CV10 7SD | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green School and Arts College Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Green School Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashcroft School 54 Hayes Lane , Exhall CV7 9BP | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwickshire Academy Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.