St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Coventry, CV1 4AP · Coventry · primary school
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49th 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 — 4.1/10 against 2,685 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball, rugby, swimming, athletics and cross country clubs. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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 manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation across the year?
What Ofsted said about St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this Catholic primary school, benefiting from a “distinctive nurturing ethos” that fosters values such as “humility” and “compassion”. The inspection highlights a “kind and welcoming atmosphere” where pupils are “highly respectful” and enthusiastic about their learning. Leaders have established a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that ensures strong foundations for future education, supported by “exemplary leadership” and a strong focus on attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” conduct and rise to meet high expectations for behaviour and learning.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with reading at its heart; most pupils become “fluent, accurate readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils access an “exceptional range” of personal development opportunities through the ‘St Osburg’s Promise’, including cultural activities and leadership roles.
- Staff provide effective targeted support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they “achieve well”.
- Leaders maintain a “relentless” approach to attendance, resulting in a “high rate of attendance” across the school.
Areas to improve
- Staff must address pupils’ misconceptions “consistently and in a timely way” to prevent errors from becoming gaps in knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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