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 open primary schools. Of the 84 with a published Ofsted inspection, 4 (5%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 89% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Cannon Park Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Coventry follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

85
Total schools
4
Outstanding (historic grade)
5%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
60.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
37.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Coventry

Best primary schools in CoventryTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in CoventryTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in CoventryPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in CoventryYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Coventry?
There are 85 open primary schools in Coventry (closed schools are excluded). 4 of the 84 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Coventry?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Coventry is Cannon Park Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Coventry?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Coventry?
Primary and secondary applications in Coventry are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Coventry council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.