Gosford Park Primary School
Coventry, CV1 2SF · Coventry · primary school
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77th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 2,338 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 62% | 0.31 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gosford Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in trampoline and gymnastics, and Year 6 students go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 430 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools?
What Ofsted said about Gosford Park Primary School
Overview
Gosford Park Primary School is described as a “friendly school” with a “strong and caring ethos” where pupils feel safe and valued. However, the report states that the quality of education, behaviour, leadership, and early years provision all “require improvement” due to inconsistent curriculum implementation and variable teaching standards.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is rated “Good,” with children enjoying activities and taking on responsibilities such as “librarians and play leaders.”
- Staff build “warm relationships” with pupils, who report that “teachers are amazing, they never doubt us and they are always there for us.”
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, ensuring they make progress towards their targets.
- Governors are now providing a “suitable level of challenge and support” following recent changes to strengthen their expertise.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure monitoring focuses on the impact of the curriculum to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
- Support for early readers is “too variable”; the school must provide regular opportunities for pupils to practise reading and use taught strategies.
- Activities in the early years lack focus, wasting “valuable learning time”; interactions must better develop communication and basic skills.
- High absence rates persist; the school must embed approaches to challenge parents and improve attendance.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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