Whitley Abbey Primary School, Coventry
Whitley Abbey Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Coventry. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 33rd-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 7,353rd of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitley Abbey Primary School in detail
Whitley Abbey Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Call us free on 0800 1111 or find out how to get in touch online. Whatever your worry, we’re here for you."
From the headteacher's welcome: "CEOP is a law enforcement agency and is here to keep children and young people safe from sexual exploitation and abuse. I am delighted to introduce myself as the Interim Headteacher at Whitley Abbey Primary School. I am very much looking forward to becoming part of the school community during this time. I have had a wonderful first few days."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gardening and eco club.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Whitley Abbey Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 47% in reading and 44% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Whitley Abbey Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Whitley Abbey Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 34 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whitley Abbey Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitley Abbey Primary School are St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths); Stretton Church of England Academy (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 43% reading, 37% maths); Howes Community Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 75% maths); and Aldermoor Farm Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths).
Whitley Abbey Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolStretton Church of England AcademyHowes Community Primary SchoolAldermoor Farm Primary School
Who goes there
53.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (40%), White British (31%) and Black (12%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whitley Abbey Schools (opposite), 160 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whitley Abbey Primary School issued 22 suspensions, 5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whitley Abbey Primary School are Meadow Park School (under 0.1 miles), Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College (0.9 miles), Ernesford Grange Community Academy (1.3 miles) and Finham Park School (1.8 miles).
Meadow Park SchoolBlue Coat Church of England School and Music CollegeErnesford Grange Community AcademyFinham Park School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
22.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 47% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 44% to 77% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
28.5
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Whitley Abbey Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitley Abbey Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitley Abbey Primary School is in Coventry; for families living there:
Apply to Coventry for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 25
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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 Whitley Abbey Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
406 pupils
420 places
14 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(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
76
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
403
Total Pupils
204
Boys
199
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
23.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,696
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,722
Per pupil
£2633k
Total funding
£174k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.9%
Overall absence
16.6%
Persistent absence
403
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
Questions parents ask about Whitley Abbey Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whitley Abbey Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 77% did so in maths.
What is Whitley Abbey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitley Abbey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Whitley Abbey Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whitley Abbey Primary 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 Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Whitley Abbey Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Classes at Whitley Abbey Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Whitley Abbey Primary School has around 403 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitley Abbey Primary School?
5.9% of sessions were missed at Whitley Abbey Primary School in 2024/25. 16.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitley Abbey Primary 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 Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 25 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 19 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Coventry is 14 (the median across 130 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitley Abbey Primary School?
Whitley Abbey Primary School is at Ashington Grove, Whitley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)