John Gulson Primary School, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
John Gulson Primary School has made rapid improvements in teaching quality, with pupils now making good progress in core subjects. The school is particularly strong in its Early Years provision and creates a safe, welcoming environment where children enjoy learning and behave well. Leaders are ambitious and committed to continuously improving the school, supported by a strong governing body.
Key Strengths
- Teaching has improved significantly and is now good, with some outstanding lessons
- Pupils make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics
- Early Years Foundation Stage is outstanding with high quality teaching
- Strong leadership from the headteacher driving continuous improvement
- Pupils enjoy school, feel safe, behave well and have positive attitudes to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Work set for pupils, particularly the most able, does not always challenge them to think hard enough
- Pupils lack sufficient opportunities to write at length and across different subjects
- Standards in Year 1 phonics have been below average
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and meet statutory requirements, ensuring safe recruitment and keeping all staff and pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast club, multi-skills club, badminton, inter-school competitions, residential visit to Wales
John Gulson Primary School is a good school that has improved rapidly since the last inspection. Teaching is now typically good and sometimes outstanding, with pupils making consistent progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
At a Glance
38.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 78%. Maths has improved from 62% to 78%. Writing has improved from 70% to 76%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.6
KS2
15
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
496 pupils
489 capacity
7 places over capacity
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(110)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.91141%
Overall absence
22.1968%
Persistent absence
437
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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