Best Primary Schools in Coventry 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 85 schools across Coventry. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Coventry has 85 primary schools, of which 4 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 73 rated Good — 91% of primary schools in Coventry are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Cannon Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 23 schools in Coventry. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Coventry follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

85
Total schools
4
Outstanding
5%
Outstanding rate
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Cannon Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥈 St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
🥉 Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
4. Manor Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. Stivichall Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Finham Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
8. Stanton Bridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Courthouse Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
10. Grange Farm Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Moseley Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
12. St Christopher Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
13. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
14. Southfields Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
15. Good Shepherd Catholic School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
16. Aldermoor Farm Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
17. Walsgrave Church of England Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
18. Ernesford Grange Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Stoke Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Parkgate Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school

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All schools in CoventryPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in CoventryYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Coventry4 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data23 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Coventry?
There are 85 primary schools in Coventry, of which 4 (5%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Coventry?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Coventry is Cannon Park Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Coventry?
Primary and secondary school applications in Coventry are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Coventry council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Coventry?
5% of primary schools in Coventry are rated Outstanding and 86% are rated Good. 81.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.