Christ The King Catholic Primary School
107%
Capacity
451
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 451 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jennifer Riach, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3654th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 80 in Coventry.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 61 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Tennis, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Christ The King Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Scots Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 2DJ |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Riach |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 451 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 451 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3654th of 13,686
Nationally
350th of 1,378
In West Midlands
11th of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
61 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Scots Lane, Coventry
Coventry, CV6 2DJ
Journey to School
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