Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, Coventry
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Coventry, part of Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2018. That was 8 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 79% 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 (80% in reading, 80% in maths).
Getting a place at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 71 families put Sidney Stringer Primary Academy as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 13 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sidney Stringer Primary Academy are St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); John Gulson Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 78% reading, 78% maths); Southfields Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); and Frederick Bird Academy (0.6 miles, 66% reading, 63% maths).
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary SchoolJohn Gulson Primary SchoolSouthfields Primary SchoolFrederick Bird Academy
The trust
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is one of 5 schools run by Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sidney Stringer Primary Academy (as of April 2026): 82% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that pupils behave well (73%).
Who goes there
45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 49.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (51%), Black (22%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Vine Street (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sidney Stringer Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1112 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sidney Stringer Primary Academy issued 2 suspensions, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Sidney Stringer Primary Academy are Eden Girls' School, Coventry (0.1 miles); Sidney Stringer Academy (0.2 miles); Barr's Hill School (0.6 miles); and Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College (1.1 miles).
Eden Girls' School, CoventrySidney Stringer AcademyBarr's Hill SchoolBlue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy excels at supporting every child to succeed, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with additional learning needs overcome barriers to learning. Teaching is highly effective across all subjects, with staff providing expert support and making thoughtful adaptations so all pupils can access the curriculum. The school creates a positive, inclusive community where pupils develop strong character, respect for others, and the confidence to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, with rapid progress across all groups
- Highly effective teaching with well-structured curriculum that builds knowledge logically in all subjects
- Strong behaviour culture with high expectations, excellent attendance management, and very rare bullying
- Comprehensive personal development programme with memorable trips and clubs that enhance learning
- Highly skilled leadership with ambitious vision and strong governance ensuring accountability
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Regular trips, range of clubs
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is an inclusive school where pupils flourish and achieve well, with particularly strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. The school has high expectations for all pupils and ensures they are very well prepared for their next steps.
At a Glance
45.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
11 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 74% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
14
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sidney Stringer Primary Academy.
- Ascension Youth Coventry940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sidney Stringer Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 60
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 10
- Children hurt
- 13
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 50 slight.
13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
423 pupils
420 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Coventry
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Coventry
Across Coventry council
Places available
4,575
Applications
3,754
Got 1st preference
94.9%
Got preferred school
99.2%
All primary applications across Coventry council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
85
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
25.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
416
Total Pupils
219
Boys
197
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
21.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,345
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,922
Per pupil
£2910k
Total funding
£282k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
16.6%
Persistent absence
380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is Sidney Stringer Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Classes at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy has around 416 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Sidney Stringer Primary Academy in 2024/25. 16.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Sidney Stringer Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sidney Stringer Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sidney Stringer Primary Academy: Ascension Youth Coventry (940m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 60 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 10 serious and 50 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot and 7 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sidney Stringer Primary Academy?
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy is at Bath Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5GU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)