Best primary schools in Coventry
School choice works best when you compare inspection context with the wider sector picture. This ranking covers 86 primary schools in the Coventry local authority. Postcode area CV1 has the highest average school score (51.1 across 8 schools), while CV4 sits at the lower end (41.3). 87% of ranked Coventry primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Coventry on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Coventry comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Coventry ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Alderman's Green Primary School | 84.1 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 78.1 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School | 77.4 | Good | Primary |
| 14 | Charter Academy | 76.4 | Good | Primary |
| 15 | Finham Primary School | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 75.8 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | Cannon Park Primary School | 75.5 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Manor Park Primary School | 75.1 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Stivichall Primary School | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 68.8 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Grange Farm Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | John Gulson Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Moat House Primary School | 67.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | St Christopher Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Moseley Primary School | 65 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School | 63.1 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Hill Farm Academy | 62.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Southfields Primary School | 60.8 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Walsgrave Church of England Academy | 59.3 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Ernesford Grange Primary School | 57.9 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Coventry
What is the best primary school in Coventry?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Coventry (LocaleIQ score 93.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. KS2 expected 77% · higher 13%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Coventry primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Coventry?
Eden Girls' School, Coventry tops the Coventry secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 92.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 62.6. See the full secondary school ranking for Coventry for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Coventry have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Coventry: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 77%, higher 13%); Sidney Stringer Primary Academy (KS2 expected 69%, higher 5%); Christ The King Catholic Primary School (KS2 expected 63%, higher 8%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Coventry are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 primary schools in the Coventry ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, Courthouse Green Primary School. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Coventry?
This ranking covers 86 primary schools in the Coventry comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Coventry has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, CV1 has the strongest cluster — 51.1 average across 8 ranked primary schools. CV4 sits at the lower end (41.3 average). School choice works best when you compare inspection context with the wider sector picture. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.