St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Coventry, CV2 5AT · Coventry · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.2/10 against 3,328 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the School Council structured to ensure all voices are heard?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing an aspirational environment where pupils are happy and safe. The report highlights a highly ambitious curriculum, effective staff support, and strong parental satisfaction, noting that pupils ‘create moments that become memories’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’, well planned, and sequenced, with subject leaders ensuring staff have the knowledge to teach it ‘extremely well’.
- Pupils are ‘well-behaved’ due to clear expectations, and staff respond effectively to concerns, ensuring bullying is dealt with quickly.
- Early years children ‘get off to a great start’, supported by effective partnerships with parents and a ‘highly effective reading partnership’.
- The school provides ‘exceptional opportunities’ to broaden interests, including cultural activities, leadership roles, and life-saving skills like swimming.
- Staff feel valued, with recent changes to assessment helping to reduce workload and initiatives like the ‘mug of kindness’ boosting well-being.
Areas to improve
- The new approach to early reading is not yet fully embedded, leading to ‘minor inconsistencies’ in phonics teaching where some pupils do not practice new sounds sufficiently.
- There are occasional delays in seeking specialist help for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), meaning their needs are not always met early enough.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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