St Andrew's Church of England Infant School, Coventry
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Coventry. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. It was 92% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School in detail
Getting a place at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
For September 2026 entry, 52 families put St Andrew's Church of England Infant School as their first choice and 110 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Andrew's Church of England Infant School are Eastern Green Junior School (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 63% maths); Park Hill Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 73% maths); Limbrick Wood Primary School (1.2 miles, 70% reading, 74% maths); and Mount Nod Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 66% maths).
Eastern Green Junior SchoolPark Hill Primary SchoolLimbrick Wood Primary SchoolMount Nod Primary School
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 100% 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 their child does well at the school (97%).
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (82%) and Mixed (5%).
In 2026, 18 pupils (11.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.3%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Tile Hill Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from June 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Andrew's creates a nurturing 'family' environment where children flourish both academically and personally. The school excels in teaching early reading through systematic phonics, with pupils quickly becoming confident readers. Early years children make exceptional progress through expert language modelling and high expectations, preparing them well for primary school.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision with children making exceptional progress
- High-quality phonics teaching approach that helps pupils become confident readers quickly
- Staff know pupils well and provide excellent support for children with SEND
- Strong positive behaviour rooted in school values of responsibility, respect and peace
- Engaging 'wow' events and enrichment activities that bring learning to life
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment techniques across the school to check pupils' understanding and address misconceptions
- Skills and knowledge not yet fully embedded in a small number of subjects, affecting knowledge-building progress
- Need to standardise teaching approaches and ensure all staff consistently follow the school's pedagogical methods
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe.
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is a happy and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and thrive in a supportive atmosphere. The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum with outstanding early years provision and strong phonics teaching.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
32 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
26.3
Infant (KS1)
6
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
165 pupils
180 places
15 spare places 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
12.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
158
Total Pupils
87
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,859
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,576
Per pupil
£1029k
Total funding
£27k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
8.8%
Persistent absence
113
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
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Questions parents ask about St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
What is St Andrew's Church of England Infant School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
No fixed boundary. When St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 180 places.
How big are the classes at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
Classes at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School has around 158 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
4.6% of sessions were missed at St Andrew's Church of England Infant School in 2024/25. 8.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming St Andrew's Church of England Infant School 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.
How many road collisions happen near St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Infant School?
St Andrew's Church of England Infant School is at Church Lane, Eastern Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7BX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)