The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- THE ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Michael Kirby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Road, Foleshill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 7FN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCourthouse Green Primary School
Primary · 587m away
Edgewick Community Primary School
Primary · 689m away
Lote Tree Primary School
Independent · 796m away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Stanton Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Broad Heath Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stoke Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Joseph Cash Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Good Shepherd Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Good Shepherd Catholic School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Good Shepherd Catholic School?
Good Shepherd Catholic School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Good Shepherd Catholic School take?
Good Shepherd Catholic School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Good Shepherd Catholic School?
Good Shepherd Catholic School is in Coventry, CV6 7FN, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Good Shepherd Catholic School have a sixth form?
No, Good Shepherd Catholic School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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