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Schools in Coleshill

A town in Warwickshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 2,159 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as 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

Coleshill at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries73 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 42.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary24%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Coleshill

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 Coleshill primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Coleshill

3 mainstream schools in Coleshill, best first

High Meadow Community School

Coleshill, B46 1ES · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

20 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1147%

England 62%

Days missed
5.4%
Pupils
196
Pupils per teacher
19.4
View school High Meadow Community School

Top Secondary Schools in Coleshill

1 mainstream schools in Coleshill, best first

The Coleshill School

Birmingham, B46 3EX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

132 first choices, 156 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.5%
Pupils
1,177
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school The Coleshill School

Nurseries in Coleshill

2 in Coleshill, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Coleshill

2 in Coleshill, by the school's Eduscope score

The Coleshill School

Birmingham, B46 3EX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

132 first choices, 156 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.5%
Pupils
1,177
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school The Coleshill School

Woodlands

Birmingham, B46 3JE · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
216
Pupils per teacher
10.1
View school Woodlands

Special Schools in Coleshill

1 in Coleshill. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Woodlands

Birmingham, B46 3JE · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
216
Pupils per teacher
10.1
View school Woodlands
The map

Every school in Coleshill, 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.

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High Meadow Community School, GoodThe Coleshill School, GoodWoodlands, Expected standard or betterColeshill Church of England Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Edward's Catholic Primary School, GoodChestnut Tree Nursery, GoodChild 1st (Coleshill) Ltd, Good
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet2
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 Coleshill by postcode

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Coleshill vs England

How good are Coleshill'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 Coleshill

ColeshillEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to 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.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    24%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Coleshill 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%35%60%2018201920222023202420252026
35% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Coleshill has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

24% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Coleshill's state schools each January.

Up 10% 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.

Coleshill24%

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 Coleshill

How many schools are in Coleshill?

Coleshill has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 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 Coleshill?

The highest-ranked schools in Coleshill on Eduscope are St Edward's Catholic Primary School, High Meadow Community School, Coleshill Church of England Primary School. 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 Coleshill are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Coleshill hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Coleshill, 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 Coleshill?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Coleshill is 16.8:1. 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 Coleshill schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Coleshill is 21.5%. 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 Coleshill?

There are 2,159 pupils enrolled across schools in Coleshill, with 766 in primary and 1,393 in secondary. 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Coleshill?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Coleshill 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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