The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 351
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 41.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Head
- Mrs Pauline MacDonald (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Leigh Street, Hillfields, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5HG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School?
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School currently has 351 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School?
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School is in Coventry, CV1 5HG, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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