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Schools in Bedworth

A town in Warwickshire

  • Town
  • 19 schools and nurseries
  • 4,296 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bedworth at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker primary inspections

How Bedworth's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries1910 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better88%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths22%Attainment 8 37.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary35%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school23%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bedworth

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bedworth primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bedworth

10 mainstream schools in Bedworth, best first

The Canons C of E Primary School

Bedworth, CV12 8RT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

119 first choices, 89 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
4.9%
Pupils
628
Pupils per teacher
28.4
View school The Canons C of E Primary School

Race Leys Junior School

Bedworth, CV12 8HG · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1181%

England 62%

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
217
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Race Leys Junior School

St Francis Catholic Academy

Bedworth, CV12 8JN · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

39 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1172%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
209
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school St Francis Catholic Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Bedworth

1 mainstream schools in Bedworth, best first

Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Bedworth, CV12 9EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

227 first choices, 242 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
1,456
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Nurseries in Bedworth

7 in Bedworth, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Bedworth

1 in Bedworth, by the school's Eduscope score

Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Bedworth, CV12 9EA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

227 first choices, 242 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.1

England 46.2

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
1,456
Pupils per teacher
15.0
View school Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Special Schools in Bedworth

1 in Bedworth. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ashcroft School

Coventry, CV7 9BP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
22
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Ashcroft School

Private Schools in Bedworth

1 in Bedworth. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ashcroft School

Coventry, CV7 9BP · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
22
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Ashcroft School
The map

Every school in Bedworth, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

See them as a list
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Bedworth Heath Nursery School, Expected standard or betterRace Leys Infant School, Expected standard or betterThe Canons C of E Primary School, Outstanding in every areaGoodyers End Primary School, GoodNewdigate Primary and Nursery School, GoodExhall Cedars Infant School, GoodRace Leys Junior School, GoodNicholas Chamberlaine School, GoodSt Francis Catholic Academy, GoodSt Michael's Church of England Academy, GoodAll Saints Bedworth CofE Academy, GoodAshcroft School, Expected standard in every areaExhall Junior School, Requires improvementBambini Childcare Ltd, GoodSt. Michael's Nurture Nursery, OutstandingThe Early Learning Camp, GoodSkamps Pre-School Day Nursery, GoodHappy Tykes Preschool Ltd, GoodSeesaw Nursery Baby and Toddler Limited
  • Outstanding1
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Bedworth by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Bedworth vs England

How good are Bedworth's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bedworth

BedworthEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 8 primaries with one.

    88%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    22%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    23%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    35%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

89%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bedworth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
22% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
23% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bedworth has 19 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

35% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bedworth's state schools each January.

Up 5% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bedworth35%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bedworth

How many schools are in Bedworth?

Bedworth has 19 schools, including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bedworth?

The highest-ranked schools in Bedworth on Eduscope are The Canons C of E Primary School, Race Leys Junior School, St Francis Catholic Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bedworth are rated Good or Outstanding?

89% of inspected schools in Bedworth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bedworth perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bedworth, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bedworth?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bedworth is 19.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bedworth schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bedworth is 22.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bedworth?

There are 4,296 pupils enrolled across schools in Bedworth, with 2,741 in primary and 1,456 in secondary. 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Bedworth?

There is 1 independent school in Bedworth, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Bedworth?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in Bedworth by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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