Charter Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST
314 Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, CV4 8DW
024 7646 6391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Coventry comparisons use the 57 of its 96 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 29th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 57 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Coventry. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Coventry figures pool parents at the Coventry schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Coventry average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Coventry. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.3% | 27.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 37th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.4% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 42nd highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.4% | 38.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 47th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 54th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 49th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 92nd highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.4 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 64th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 62nd highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 35% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 12.6%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Templars Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leigh CofE Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Limbrick Wood Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Nod Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whoberley Hall Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cannon Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allesley Hall Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Charter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2024.
How did Charter Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Charter Academy?
93% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Charter Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Charter Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Charter Academy as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148533.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.