SchoolScoresSt John's CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, CV5 9HZ
024 7667 4092 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 January 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 14 March 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
29 pupils in this year group.
59% — about the same as the Coventry average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 59% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 74 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Coventry | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 95th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 27.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 88th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 18.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 84th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 38.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 63% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 15.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 67th lowest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 5th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.1 | 22.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 98% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 16.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 96 state primary schools in Coventry. Higher than 80% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 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
- Whoberley Hall Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Christopher Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allesley Hall Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Nod Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coundon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Limbrick Wood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Souls' Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Allesley Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 January 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 14 March 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St John's CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points below the England average of 62%.
Is St John's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put St John's CofE Academy as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 23 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 141298.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.