The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Head
- Mr Jamie Wingrove (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 346m away
Bablake School
Independent · 595m away
Moseley Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Hearsall Community Academy
Primary · 769m away
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Secondary · 875m away
Barr's Hill School
Secondary · 875m away
Earlsdon Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Spon Gate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spon Gate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spon Gate Primary School?
Spon Gate Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spon Gate Primary School take?
Spon Gate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spon Gate Primary School?
Spon Gate Primary School is in Coventry, CV1 3BQ, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spon Gate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spon Gate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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