St Osburg's Catholic 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Osburg's creates a warm, welcoming community where children thrive academically and personally. The school prioritises reading and provides targeted support for every child, including those with additional needs, so they can access learning with confidence. Pupils benefit from a rich range of enrichment activities and develop strong values, leadership skills and understanding of their responsibilities to others.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and conduct, with high respect for staff and each other -
- Strong, nurturing school culture where pupils feel valued and develop confidence -
- Reading is central to the curriculum with most pupils becoming fluent readers by end of Key Stage 1 -
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to achieve well -
- Exceptional range of personal development opportunities through the 'St Osburg's Promise' including clubs, trips and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always address pupil misconceptions and errors quickly enough, leading some pupils to repeat mistakes and develop gaps in knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with school demonstrating strong commitment to pupil safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, chaplaincy team, eco team, cultural activities, trips, sporting events, clubs, breakfast club, after-school club, residential visits
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School is a nurturing community where pupils flourish, with exemplary behaviour and a distinctive ethos that promotes values like humility and compassion. The school offers a broad, ambitious curriculum with strong emphasis on reading and excellent support for pupils with additional needs.
At a Glance
25.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 93% to 72%. Maths has declined from 89% to 79%. Writing has improved from 68% to 76%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
222 pupils
210 capacity
12 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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.37879%
Overall absence
7.8125%
Persistent absence
192
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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