Parkgate Primary School, Coventry

In its own words: "Parkgate Primary School is one of the largest primaries in the city of Coventry. We are a 3-form entry school rated by OFSTED in January of 2020 as GOOD operating with 3 classes of at least 30 per year group. Situated just outside of Holbrooks, and within five minutes of three other primary schools, it serves a richly diverse community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Situated in Holbrooks, north of Coventry, we are a welcoming three-form entry primary school for children aged three to eleven. We have approximately 700 children on roll, including our nursery provision. We are a unique school with a strong vision and shared values."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, coding, STEM, gardening and art.

The school runs after-school care, from £6 per session.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Parkgate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (74% in reading, 84% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Parkgate Primary School as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 85 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Parkgate Primary School are Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 80% maths); John Shelton Community Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 53% maths); Whitmore Park Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 69% maths); and Keresley Grange Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 62% maths).

Parkgate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Parkgate Primary School is one of 10 schools run by The Futures Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Parkgate Primary School (as of September 2025): 63% would recommend the school, 82% say their child is happy there and 42% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (82%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (42%).

36.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (35%), White British (32%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 178 pupils (26.1%) received SEN support and 22 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Parkgate School (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Parkgate Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Parkgate Primary School are President Kennedy School Academy (0.4 miles), St John Henry Newman Catholic School (0.8 miles) and Ash Green School (1.2 miles).