Stoke Heath Primary School, Coventry

In its own words: "We are Stoke Heath! Our community supports and grows together. We celebrate our diversity and promote equality. We are all learners who are inclusive, honest and respectful. Together, we strive to fulfil our potential and make a positive contribution to society. We are respectful - we think about everyone’s feelings, safety and rights"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Stoke Heath Primary School. I am passionate about the education of your children and know that Stoke Heath is the absolute best place for them. The happiness, well-being and achievement of each child is my main concern and I believe that every child can achieve and succeed in reaching their full potential."

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Stoke Heath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 61 families put Stoke Heath Primary School as their first choice and 104 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Stoke Heath Primary School are Stanton Bridge Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 84% maths); Frederick Bird Academy (0.4 miles, 66% reading, 63% maths); Broad Heath Community Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 76% maths); and Stoke Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 77% maths).

Stoke Heath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

39.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 41.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (33%), Asian (19%) and Black (16%).

In 2026, 107 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 16 (3.2%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Common Way (opposite), 40 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stoke Heath Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 585 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Coventry (253), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Stoke Heath Primary School issued 16 suspensions, 3.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Stoke Heath Primary School are Lyng Hall School (0.6 miles); Stoke Park School (0.7 miles); and Eden Girls' School, Coventry (1 mile).