Best schools in Coventry
School choice works best when you compare inspection context with the wider sector picture. This ranking covers 107 schools in the Coventry local authority. Postcode area CV1 has the highest average school score (60.0 across 12 schools), while CV4 sits at the lower end (38.6). 87% of ranked Coventry schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Coventry on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Coventry comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More schools in Coventry
Positions 11–30 in the Coventry ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Clifford Bridge Academy | 84.9 | Good | Primary |
| 12 | Alderman's Green Primary School | 84.1 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Barr's Hill School | 82.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 14 | Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College | 79.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 78.1 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | President Kennedy School Academy | 77.8 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 17 | St John Vianney Catholic Primary School | 77.4 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Charter Academy | 76.4 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Finham Primary School | 76.2 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 75.8 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Cannon Park Primary School | 75.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Manor Park Primary School | 75.1 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Stivichall Primary School | 73.5 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Finham Park School | 73 | Good | Secondary |
| 25 | Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School | 70.6 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School | 68.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Grange Farm Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | John Gulson Primary School | 67.9 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Moat House Primary School | 67.2 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | St Christopher Primary School | 66.5 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Coventry
What is the best school in Coventry?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is the top-ranked school in Coventry overall (LocaleIQ score 93.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Good. KS2 expected 77% · higher 13%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Coventry?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School leads the Coventry primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 93.8). Ofsted: Good. KS2 expected 77% · higher 13%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Coventry primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Coventry?
Eden Girls' School, Coventry leads the Coventry secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 92.1). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 62.6. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Coventry secondary schools.
Which schools in Coventry are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
5 schools in the Coventry ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Eden Girls' School, Coventry, Sidney Stringer Primary Academy, Courthouse Green Primary School, Barr's Hill School, President Kennedy School Academy. 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.
Which area of Coventry has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, CV1 has the strongest cluster — 60.0 average across 12 ranked schools. CV4 sits at the lower end (38.6 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.
How many schools are ranked in Coventry?
This ranking covers 107 schools (primary and secondary) in the Coventry comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.