Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Coventry, CV1 5GU · Coventry · primary school
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9th 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 — 6.7/10 against 1,402 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Bosworth Castle, Tudor World, Space Centre, Cadbury World, Kenilworth Castle, London, Carding Mill Valley and a farm. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 416 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Overview
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils "flourish" and achieve well, with attainment typically above the national average. The report highlights a "culture of high ambition and professionalism" where staff have high expectations, resulting in pupils who are "well prepared for secondary school."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with a "sharp focus" on foundational skills in early years that enables them to "confidently apply this foundational knowledge" to complex concepts later.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs are "very well supported," with leaders working tirelessly to remove barriers to learning.
- Attendance is managed effectively, with systems that allow leaders to "address poor attendance quickly" and work with families.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with a "calm and purposeful environment" where bullying is "very rare" and pupils show "self-discipline."
- The curriculum is "well-structured," helping pupils build "secure knowledge in a logical order," supported by "highly effective" teaching and expert mentoring for staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and seek "continued improvement" to drive a "transformational impact" for all pupils, particularly those facing barriers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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