Whittle Academy, Coventry
Whittle Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Coventry, part of Inspire Education Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 68th-highest of the 93 schools in Coventry with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Coventry (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Whittle Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Whittle Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 65% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in Coventry and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whittle Academy
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put Whittle Academy as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whittle Academy are SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 67% maths); Walsgrave Church of England Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths); Potters Green Primary School (0.7 miles); and Henley Green Primary (0.8 miles, Good, 55% reading, 57% maths).
Whittle Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolWalsgrave Church of England AcademyPotters Green Primary SchoolHenley Green Primary
The trust
Whittle Academy is one of 8 schools run by Inspire Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 55% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
28.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (31%) and Black (12%).
In 2026, 51 pupils (21.4%) received SEN support and 18 (7.6%) 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.
Whittle Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coventry Arena Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Caspian Way (adjacent), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Whittle Academy issued 20 suspensions, 8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whittle Academy are Seva School (0.4 miles), Grace Academy Coventry (0.5 miles), Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School (0.5 miles) and Caludon Castle School (1.3 miles).
Seva SchoolGrace Academy CoventryCardinal Wiseman Catholic SchoolCaludon Castle School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from June 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
22.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Speech and language
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 65% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.1
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
9
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 Whittle Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whittle Academy.
- ClubsComplete at SEVA School550m away · Not yet graded
- Logan Road Short Break Support900m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whittle Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whittle Academy 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
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
211 pupils
210 places
1 pupil over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
51
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
29.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Whittle Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
238
Total Pupils
116
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
19.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,840
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,774
Per pupil
£1389k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
18.0%
Persistent absence
194
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 Whittle Academy
What are SATs results like at Whittle Academy?
Of the pupils at Whittle Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 65% did so in maths.
What is Whittle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whittle Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whittle Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Whittle Academy is oversubscribed, Coventry allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Whittle Academy?
Whittle Academy was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Whittle Academy?
Classes at Whittle Academy average 26.1 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 Whittle Academy?
Whittle Academy has around 238 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Whittle Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Whittle Academy has a resourced provision for speech, language and communication needs: 10 places, 10 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Whittle Academy?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Whittle Academy in 2024/25. 18% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whittle Academy?
Apply through Coventry's coordinated admissions process, naming Whittle Academy 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.
Does Whittle Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Whittle Academy: ClubsComplete at SEVA School (550m away, registered, not yet graded) and Logan Road Short Break Support (900m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Whittle Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Whittle Academy?
Whittle Academy is at Narberth Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)