Hearsall Community Academy
Coventry, CV5 6LR · Coventry · primary school
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66th 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 2,424 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hearsall Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. 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 can join art, choir, singing, archery, and family science discussion clubs, as well as swimming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 433 pupils against a stated capacity of 456. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Hearsall Community Academy
Overview
Hearsall Community Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes the school as a “very special place” where pupils are “incredibly proud” and enjoy attending. Staff and pupils live by the motto ‘Reach your true potential’, with high expectations for behaviour and achievement that pupils “eagerly rise to meet.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly identifies what pupils are to learn, building logically from early years to Year 6.
- Reading is prioritised with “well trained” staff delivering phonics; the school “quickly identifies” pupils at risk of falling behind and provides effective support.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “strong,” with the ‘Ladybirds’ unit delivering an “excellent education” and equal opportunities.
- Attendance is “steadily increasing,” and pupils are “incredibly well prepared for life beyond school” through initiatives like the ‘Inspire Challenge Awards’.
- Staff feel “valued” and appreciate the “supportive approach taken to managing their workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure teaching “identifies and addresses pupils’ misconceptions and gaps in knowledge routinely well,” as these are not always caught swiftly enough, meaning learning is sometimes moved on before understanding is secured.
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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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