Wyken Croft Primary School
Coventry, CV2 3AA · Coventry · primary school
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26th 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 — 4.9/10 against 3,685 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wyken Croft Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, 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 (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 899 pupils against a stated capacity of 918. 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?
What Ofsted said about Wyken Croft Primary School
Overview
Wyken Croft Primary School is described as a place where "everybody cares about each other," fostering a sense of belonging for pupils and parents. While the school excels in behaviour, personal development, and early years provision, the quality of education requires improvement, particularly regarding reading fluency and curriculum retention in some subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good manners" and understand the importance of celebrating differences and reporting bullying.
- The school successfully prioritises personal development through shared values like the ‘Seven Steps to Success’.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making a "strong start" and developing readiness to learn in a vibrant environment.
- Attendance has improved significantly for previously absent pupils due to effective partnership with parents.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "high-quality support" and personalised programmes.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure new approaches to teaching reading are implemented consistently so all pupils can read at an age-appropriate level.
- Leaders should ensure pupils’ understanding is checked and misconceptions addressed, as some struggle to link prior learning to new subjects.
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 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 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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