The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Head
- Miss E White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRiverbank School
Academy · Very close
Ernesford Grange Community School
Secondary · Very close
Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Secondary · Very close
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Primary · 321m away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
Primary · 507m away
Ernesford Grange Primary School
Primary · 629m away
Willenhall Community Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sowe Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sowe Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sowe Valley Primary School?
Sowe Valley Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sowe Valley Primary School take?
Sowe Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sowe Valley Primary School?
Sowe Valley Primary School is in Coventry, CV3 2QX, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sowe Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sowe Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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