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John Shelton Community Primary School

Coventry, CV6 4JPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,653
of 13,686 nationally

About John Shelton Community Primary School

John Shelton Community Primary School in Coventry is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary school for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running well above its official capacity. With 246 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is clearly in high demand locally, and the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake confirms this: the school received 68 total applications for just 30 places, with 36 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.27 applicants per place. The school’s intake also reflects a significant level of disadvantage; 28.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when considering the school’s academic performance, as it suggests the school is serving a community with above-average socio-economic challenges while still attracting strong demand from local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBriscoe Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 4JP
HeadteacherJanine Storer
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils246
Free School Meals (FSM)28.1%
School Capacity246 / 210 (117% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Jan 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Jan 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolSports HallICT SuiteLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubEco ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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John Shelton Community Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.