The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Head
- Mrs Janine Storer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Briscoe Road, Holbrooks, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4JP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is John Shelton Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
John Shelton Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Shelton Community Primary School?
John Shelton Community Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Shelton Community Primary School take?
John Shelton Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Shelton Community Primary School?
John Shelton Community Primary School is in Coventry, CV6 4JP, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Shelton Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John Shelton Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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