Betley CofE VC Primary School

About Betley CofE VC Primary School

At Betley CE Primary our children develop a love of learning, are well motivated, enjoy themselves and take a pride in their school. Our vision is: At Betley, we will provide a loving, trusting and engaging environment rooted in wisdom, respect and love, where everyone is encouraged to flourish and fully achieve their God-given potential.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sam Ray

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 47 responses • 47% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

97.9% positive 2.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.7% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

91.5% positive 6.4% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

85.1% positive 12.8% negative

My child does well at this school

89.4% positive 8.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 47 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

68.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Kirsty G

Parent May 25, 2022

4.0

"Good, but Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Betley Primary - some great teachers and activities, but also some areas where we feel the school could improve communication with parents. The children love the outdoor play areas, but we've had issues with punctuality and organisation at times. Overall, it's a good school, but we hope to see some improvements in the coming year.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Rachel T

Parent Feb 10, 2022

5.0

"Brilliant School with Excellent Facilities"

We're really happy with Betley Primary - my child loves the LEGO activity days and the choir trips to Lichfield Cathedral are always a highlight. The staff are incredibly supportive and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. We feel so lucky to have found such a fantastic school in our area!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Jan 20, 2022

5.0

"A Great Place to Learn and Grow"

We've been at Betley Primary for a few years now and I'm consistently impressed with the welcoming and supportive environment. The staff are caring, enthusiastic and really do want the best for our children. My child loves the live music sessions and the outdoor play areas are fantastic. I'm so grateful to have found such a fantastic school community!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James B

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent Education and Values"

We moved to the area and sent our children to Betley Primary for a few years. They received a fantastic education and were taught the importance of wisdom, respect and love - values that we, as parents, wholeheartedly agree with. The teachers and staff were always available to chat and kept us informed of our children's progress. We have no hesitation in recommending this school to anyone looking for a supportive and caring environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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