Finham Primary School
Coventry, CV3 6EJ · Coventry · primary school
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2nd of 82 primary schools in Coventry we can score, 85 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,124 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Finham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess and Pottery clubs, or participate in singing, dancing, creative arts, and music including brass, woodwind, keyboard, and guitar. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the music and arts provisions integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Finham Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Finham Primary School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it could achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The school is described as ‘highly inclusive’, where pupils ‘flourish’ and demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour within a ‘harmonious, welcoming’ environment. Leaders are ‘relentless in their pursuit of providing a high-quality education for all’, resulting in strong progress and exceptional achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘take joy in learning’ and ‘achieve exceptionally well’, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is precise, with ‘spoken language’ prioritised effectively to build subject-specific vocabulary and self-confidence.
- Assessment information is ‘used extremely well’ to adapt teaching, ensuring pupils ‘remember and build on their previous learning’.
- Early years staff are ‘experts at developing children’s language and communication skills’, providing a ‘very strong start’.
- Staff are ‘highly confident and consistent’ in delivering phonics, helping almost all pupils become ‘fluent readers’ quickly.
Areas to improve
- The school must review and improve its approach to teaching handwriting, as delivery is ‘not as consistent’ as other aspects of the English curriculum, preventing some children from developing ‘good early writing habits’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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