Hill Farm Academy, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hill Farm Academy excels at nurturing every pupil and making them feel included and valued. The school delivers an exciting curriculum where pupils achieve well, particularly those with SEND and those learning English as an additional language. Pupils are supported to develop strong personal and social skills, with excellent behaviour and a genuine love of learning.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and stimulating curriculum with engaging teaching that helps pupils make strong connections across subjects
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who achieve very well from their individual starting points
- Strong reading culture with consistent phonics teaching and rapid support for pupils who need extra help
- Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour, positive attitudes to learning, and impeccable manners
- Rich opportunities for personal development including leadership roles, visitor speakers, and enrichment activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Baking club, choir, sports clubs, reading parties, leadership opportunities (digital leaders and values ambassadors), school council
Hill Farm Academy is a happy and friendly primary school where pupils are extremely proud to attend and feel a strong sense of connection with the school community. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
34.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 81% to 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 77%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
28.4
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
15
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
477 pupils
628 capacity
151 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Coventry
Admissions Demand - Coventry
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(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12779%
Overall absence
12.43902%
Persistent absence
410
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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