John Shelton Community Primary School
Coventry, CV6 4JP · Coventry · primary school
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68th 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 — 0.5/10 against 2,458 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 37.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Shelton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady Music School, Nature Makers, Disney Pop Rocks, and STEM Goes Wild, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 249 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the named clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about John Shelton Community Primary School
Overview
John Shelton Community Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils demonstrate ‘respect, resilience and responsibility’ and achieve well against high expectations. Leaders have designed a broad, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge effectively, particularly in core subjects like mathematics and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, show positive attitudes towards learning, and leave ‘well equipped for the challenges of secondary education’.
- The school is ‘very inclusive’, with positive relationships between adults and pupils who feel safe and supported.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘supported very well’ and learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Reading is a high priority; the phonics approach is effective, helping children become ‘confident, fluent readers’.
- Pupils enjoy leadership roles, such as the eco-club and pupil parliament, and their ‘voice is heard’.
Areas to improve
- The school should refine how assessment is used in foundation subjects to ensure pupils ‘deepen their knowledge and understanding’ and make connections between prior and current learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| 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
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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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