Coundon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Forfield Road Coundon Coventry West Midlands CV6 1FQ |
| Phone | 02476592559 |
| Reference Number | 103680 |
Coundon Primary School has effectively maintained the standards established during its previous inspection. The school fosters an inclusive environment where kindness, respect, responsibility, and resilience are integral to its culture. Pupils benefit from a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes their interests, allowing them to thrive both academically and personally. While many changes have been made to the curriculum, particularly in subjects like reading and writing, the full impact of these changes is still unfolding. Overall, pupils are working hard and achieving well, although some areas require further attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 520 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.85%
Girls: 51.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 2 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 3 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 4 | 39 | 48 | 87 |
| 5 | 41 | 47 | 88 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56% |
| Indian | 8.8% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| African | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2019 | School inspection |
| 13 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and extracurricular opportunities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality early years provision that fosters independence.
- Commitment to getting all pupils reading as early as possible.
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 1 writing curriculum implementation is inadequate, with important errors not being addressed.
- Some subjects lack consistent delivery and monitoring of the curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.3 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 46 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Scots Lane, Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2DJ |
0.26 miles |
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Kingsbury Academy
Kingsbury Road, Coundon, COVENTRY, West Midlands, CV6 1PJ |
0.44 miles |
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Hollyfast Primary School
Hollyfast Road, Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AH |
0.62 miles |
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St Christopher Primary School
Allesley Old Road, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9JG |
0.65 miles |
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Moseley Primary School
Moseley Avenue, Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1AB |
0.65 miles |
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Radford Primary Academy
Lawrence Saunders Road, Radford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1HD |
0.8 miles |
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Hill Farm Academy
Foster Road, Radford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 3BL |
0.85 miles |
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St John's Church of England Academy
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9HZ |
0.88 miles |
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Whoberley Hall Primary School
Overdale Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8AJ |
0.9 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Heathcote Street, Radford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 3BL |
0.94 miles |
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All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Abercorn Road, Chapelfields, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8ED |
1 miles |
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Spon Gate Primary School
Upper Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ |
1.05 miles |
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Allesley Hall Primary School
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9NG |
1.07 miles |
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St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Upper Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4AP |
1.09 miles |
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Hearsall Community Academy
Kingston Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6LR |
1.15 miles |
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Keresley Grange Primary School
Waste Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2EH |
1.23 miles |
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Allesley Primary School
Antrim Close, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9FY |
1.3 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Mount Nod Way, Mount Nod, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7GX |
1.34 miles |
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Whitmore Park Primary School
Halford Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2HG |
1.39 miles |
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Earlsdon Primary School
Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6FZ |
1.41 miles |
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Sherbourne Fields School
Rowington Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1PR |
0.34 miles |
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Coundon Court
Northbrook Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AJ |
0.68 miles |
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Bablake School
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0.9 miles |
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Barr's Hill School
Radford Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU |
1.06 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR |
1.54 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Stoney Stanton Rd, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4FS |
1.55 miles |
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Coventry College
50 Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 5DG |
1.59 miles |
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Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY |
1.69 miles |
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King Henry VIII School
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1.69 miles |
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Hereward College of Further Education
Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill Lane, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9SW |
2.05 miles |
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Finham Park 2
Torrington Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9WT |
2.09 miles |
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President Kennedy School Academy
Rookery Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 4GL |
2.23 miles |
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West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW |
2.37 miles |
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The Westwood Academy
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
2.43 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
2.43 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Terry Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA |
2.48 miles |
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OneSchool Global UK
Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1AE |
2.49 miles |
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The National Mathematics and Science College
2 The Oaks, Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8JB |
2.57 miles |
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Finham Park School
Green Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA |
2.68 miles |
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Pattison College
90 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ |
2.75 miles |