Sidney Stringer Primary 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 · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 capacity
4 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
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.67784%
Overall absence
16.57895%
Persistent absence
380
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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