Richard Lee Primary School
Coventry, CV2 5FU · Coventry · primary school
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67th 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 — 3.9/10 against 2,668 of them, against 3.7/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Richard Lee Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 351 pupils against a stated capacity of 489. 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 maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school communicate progress to parents between termly reports?
What Ofsted said about Richard Lee Primary School
Overview
Richard Lee Primary School provides a caring environment where pupils feel safe and valued, with strong pastoral support and positive relationships. However, the report identifies that the curriculum is not consistently well implemented, leading to variable pupil achievement and readiness for the next stage of education. While safeguarding standards are met, leaders must address inconsistencies in teaching and learning to ensure all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, achieve as well as they should.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a "secure understanding of democracy" and interact with staff and peers in a "kind and respectful way".
- "Pastoral support is a strength of the school," with staff using effective systems to help pupils share worries and access help early.
- Pupils develop "effective speaking and listening skills" and express their ideas orally with confidence due to effective vocabulary teaching.
- Staff and leaders maintain "warm relationships" with pupils, underpinning a respectful culture and positive morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "consistently well taught for all pupils" to raise achievement, particularly in the early years and for pupils with special educational needs.
- Leaders should strengthen early reading by ensuring "consistent phonics teaching" and accurately matched books to secure pupils’ fluency.
- Leaders should refine their attendance strategy so that "more disadvantaged pupils attend regularly," as absence rates for this group remain high.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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