The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
16% 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, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- INSPIRE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damien Sowerby (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School House Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 477m away
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School
Primary · 720m away
Whittle Academy
Primary · 761m away
Wyken Croft Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seva School
All-through · 1.1km away
Deedmore School
Special school · 1.3km away
Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Caludon Castle School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walsgrave Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. Walsgrave Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walsgrave Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walsgrave Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walsgrave Church of England Academy?
Walsgrave Church of England Academy currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walsgrave Church of England Academy take?
Walsgrave Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walsgrave Church of England Academy?
Walsgrave Church of England Academy is in Coventry, CV2 2BA, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walsgrave Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Walsgrave Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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