Spon Gate Primary School
Coventry, CV1 3BQ · Coventry · primary school
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64th 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 — 1.5/10 against 752 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| 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.
Spon Gate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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% of pupils, 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 (1.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the pupil population?
What Ofsted said about Spon Gate Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “enthusiastic, polite and welcoming,” with strong relationships between staff, parents, and the community. Leaders have implemented an “ambitious curriculum” that supports pupils from diverse backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, to make clear progress. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Behaviour is “very positive,” with pupils understanding the importance of being “kind and helpful” and knowing how to deal with bullying.
- The introduction of a new phonics scheme and high-quality staff training is having a “positive impact” on early reading skills.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities, such as ‘Spon Gate University,’ which encourages them to “make choices and vote on activities.”
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they “experience success.”
- New arrivals are settled “quickly and happily,” with leaders dealing sensitively with the school’s diverse and ever-changing community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they “check what pupils know and understand at the end of units of work consistently and effectively” in foundation subjects to better plan next steps.
- Leaders need to provide more opportunities for pupils to explain their understanding of texts in “written responses with greater skill.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being “well trained and very alert to any signs that may indicate a cause for concern,” ensuring pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 15% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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