St Christopher Primary School
Coventry, CV5 9JG · Coventry · primary school
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10th 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 the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Christopher Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including Chess, Cookery, Choir, and Computing, alongside sports such as Badminton, Netball, and Rugby. Arts and music options include Craft, Harry Potter Club, and Fimo/Playdough. The school organises 11 trips per year and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 467 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 11 annual trips funded and organised?
What Ofsted said about St Christopher Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a school where pupils ‘flourish academically and personally’, supported by staff who create an environment where all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, succeed.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘warm, positive relationships’ and display ‘exemplary’ behaviour, being ‘highly positive about their learning’.
- The curriculum is of a ‘very high quality’, with staff teaching with precision and ensuring pupils ‘learn and remember as much as possible’.
- Reading instruction is ‘very effective’, using a well-structured programme that enables pupils to ‘practise blending and decoding independently’.
- The ‘11 before 11’ enrichment programme provides carefully planned opportunities for pupils to develop an understanding of the world as a ‘diverse, exciting place’.
- Provision for personal development is ‘exceptional’, with pupils relishing leadership opportunities and actively contributing to their community.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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