St John's Church of England Academy, Coventry

In its own words: "At St John's, our vision is "I will shine!", theologically rooted in our key Bible verse, Matthew 5:16: "Let your light shine before others." We believe every child has a unique light to share, and we are committed to helping every pupil discover their strengths, develop their character and flourish."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A song written and composed by Gareth Withers, with the help of the amazing children of St John's. The entirety of the song was created remotely during the Covid-19 lockdown. As part of Remote Learning, the children were tasked with creating the lyrics, linked to our vision and values. We are very proud of this."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and gardening.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at St John's Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put St John's Church of England Academy as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 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 St John's Church of England Academy are Whoberley Hall Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 75% reading, 86% maths); St Christopher Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 78% maths); Allesley Hall Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 90% reading, 90% maths).

St John's Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

St John's Church of England Academy is one of 22 schools run by The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 7.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%), Black (10%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 28 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

St John's Church of England Academy had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 28 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Canley Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winsford Court (after), 150 metres away.

In 2024/25, St John's Church of England Academy issued 6 suspensions, 3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to St John's Church of England Academy are Finham Park 2 (1.3 miles), Coundon Court (1.3 miles), West Coventry Academy (1.5 miles) and The Westwood Academy (1.7 miles).