Parkgate Primary School
Coventry, CV6 4GF · Coventry · primary school
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28th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 2,338 of them, against 4.8/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkgate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Minecraft, Apple Apps, CARGO CONNECT, Sphero Coding, KS1 Art Club, Spanish, and Gardening. Sports options include Streetdance, Climbing and Adventure Games, Boogie Bounce, and Sky Blues Football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 683 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 higher standard? How are the coding and art clubs structured for different key stages?
What Ofsted said about Parkgate Primary School
Overview
Parkgate Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a caring environment where pupils feel they belong, with a strong focus on social and emotional well-being. Despite many pupils starting with lower than typical attainment, the school is ambitious for all to succeed, resulting in most achieving well by the time they leave.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and provides a "rich diet of learning," enabling pupils to think like experts in subjects such as art and history.
- Teachers are trained as subject experts who "present information clearly and enthuse pupils," leading to high engagement in lessons.
- The school offers a "rich extra-curricular offer" through the ‘Parkgate Promise’, including diverse activities like visiting the sea, forests, and meeting scientists.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is swift and effective, with teachers adapting materials so these pupils learn the same knowledge as their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "calm" classrooms and pupils who are "polite and friendly," supported by clear values and reward systems.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils struggle to articulate their learning, meaning they do not develop communication skills or deepen subject understanding as well as they could; leaders are implementing new strategies to address this.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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