St Christopher Primary School, Coventry
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Christopher has successfully improved teaching and achievement across the school under strong leadership. Year 6 pupils achieve above average attainment with increasing numbers reaching higher levels. The school provides well-structured lessons that excite pupils, with particularly strong practice in reading and writing supported by effective small group teaching.
Key Strengths
- Attainment in Year 6 is above average with increasing numbers of pupils reaching higher levels in English and mathematics
- Teaching is typically good with increasing amounts of outstanding practice, particularly in Year 6 and Early Years
- Pupils' behaviour is consistently good, both in lessons and around the school, with a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and those eligible for pupil premium funding
- Pupils feel extremely safe and are well nurtured; parents are highly positive about the school
Areas for Improvement
- Proportion of outstanding teaching is not yet high enough to ensure all pupils make rapid progress across all year groups
- Progress in Key Stage 1 has been inconsistent, with fewer pupils reaching higher levels
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and need more involvement in monitoring teaching quality and pupil progress
- Teachers' marking comments do not always clearly show pupils how to improve their work
- Some teachers underestimate what pupils can achieve and do not sufficiently challenge all abilities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective; pupils feel extremely safe in school and are well nurtured.
Extracurricular Activities
Community volunteers and governors come in to listen to pupils read
St Christopher Primary School is a good school that has made rapid improvements in teaching and pupils' achievement since the previous inspection. The headteacher has led effective changes with strong support from the leadership team and governing body.
At a Glance
9.0%
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 declined from 81% to 77%. Maths has declined from 90% to 78%. Writing has declined from 91% to 80%.
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
13
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
467 pupils
420 capacity
47 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(8)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.33809%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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