Southfields Primary School
Coventry, CV1 5LS · Coventry · primary school
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14th 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 — 7.8/10 against 2,056 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Story Time, STEM, Mandarin, Mini Chef, and Journalism clubs, alongside sports like Parkour, Skateboarding, and Basketball. Arts options include South Asian Dance and a KS2 Choir. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Southfields Primary School
Overview
Southfields Primary School is described as a “happy and welcoming” environment where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel safe. Leaders have established a “haven” within a busy inner-city location, fostering respectful relationships and high aspirations for all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Staff provide a “happy and welcoming school” where pupils understand and value the school’s core values of “good learning, accepting, respect and kindness”.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” in most subjects, with teachers demonstrating “secure subject knowledge” and delivering effective training.
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and are prepared for life in modern Britain, with a strong focus on healthy relationships and keeping themselves safe.
- Leaders have created innovative ways to engage parents, including electronic surveys that translate into chosen languages, resulting in mostly positive feedback.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue embedding the new curriculum to ensure plans have the “desired impact on pupils’ subject-specific knowledge”, as the impact of recent changes is not yet fully known.
- Leaders should provide specific support to accelerate the reading progress of pupils who are not reading regularly enough and are “falling behind in their reading”.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders working closely with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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