Allesley Hall Primary School, Coventry

Primary
Community school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~326m)Possible (~465m)Unlikely (~605m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Duncan Cottrill
Pupils:196 / 210 capacity
LA:Coventry
Phone:02476674586
Address:Winsford Avenue, Coventry, CV5 9NG
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 6 May 2026View full report
URN:103656
UKPRN:10076394
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Coventry North West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This is a caring, inclusive school where every child feels welcomed and valued. Leaders are dedicated to removing barriers to learning, and the school provides excellent support for vulnerable pupils and those with additional needs. Pupils develop strong social and emotional skills and genuinely enjoy coming to school.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent attendance rates and calm, respectful behaviour throughout the school
  • Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with additional needs, are fully supported
  • Positive leadership that makes pupils feel valued and creates a sense of belonging
  • Well-established safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively managed

Areas for Improvement

  • Pupils' academic achievement, particularly by end of Key Stage 2
  • Writing standards and teacher consistency in addressing gaps in older pupils' work
  • Not enough challenge for higher-ability pupils to reach their full potential
  • Additional support for disadvantaged pupils not yet translating to better long-term outcomes

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all staff take responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.

Extracurricular Activities

School council, anti-bullying ambassadors, lunchtime play activities, assemblies exploring different faiths and religions, visits from police and local employers, charity fundraising

Allesley Hall Primary School is a well-led, inclusive school where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. However, academic achievement needs improvement, particularly in writing and for higher-ability pupils.

At a Glance

12.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-2ppMaths+5ppWriting-9pp

Reading has remained stable at around 66%. Maths has improved from 64% to 69%. Writing has declined from 71% to 62%.

Class Sizes

27.6

Avg class size

27.7

Infant (KS1)

27.5

KS2

7

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

93%

Near capacity

196 pupils

210 capacity

14 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Coventry

High pressure
New homes approved:9,767
Projected new pupils:2,442

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry

Admissions Demand - Coventry

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

4,560

Applications

3,921

Got 1st preference

93.8%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Coventry (2025/26)

Inspection History(7)

6 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
16 March 2022
15 February 2017

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.05366%

Overall absence

11.17318%

Persistent absence

179

Enrolments

Authorised3.94451%
Unauthorised1.10915%
Persistent (10%+)11.17318%
Severe (50%+)1.11732%

Absence trend

3.05116%
18/19
1.99783%
20/21
6.12978%
21/22
5.78355%
22/23
4.82051%
23/24
5.05366%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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