St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
Coventry, CV1 5HG · Coventry · primary school
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24th 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 — 6.4/10 against 1,740 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 pupils against a stated capacity of 354. 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 school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders and staff care strongly for pupils, fostering positive relationships and a safe environment. It highlights a well-planned curriculum with effective teaching in reading and phonics, though writing standards require further development. The inspection concludes that the school is effective overall, with strong personal development and safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading and phonics, providing effective staff training and ensuring pupils are assessed and supported from their first days at school.
- Teachers possess good subject knowledge and use ‘spot-checks’ to help pupils recall key learning, such as in geography.
- The curriculum is well sequenced and brought to life through engaging activities, including trips to historical sites and cultural events.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) very well, involving parents and external specialists effectively.
- Pupils feel safe, behave well, and are confident in reporting concerns to staff, who resolve issues quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to focus on improving pupils’ knowledge of written English, as writing is not yet as strong as reading or mathematics.
- Staff must clarify expectations for work presentation to encourage pupils to take more pride in their achievements, addressing issues of untidy work.
- Governors should review their working methods to ask more rigorous questions, ensuring they hold leaders fully to account for school performance.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with systems in place to identify concerns quickly, although some administrative errors in recording recruitment checks were corrected during the inspection.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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