Leigh Church of England Academy
93%
Capacity
219
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Leigh Church of England Academy
Leigh Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 219 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Leigh Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynn Lee, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9026th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 80 in Coventry.
Leigh Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 25 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leigh Church of England Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Leigh Church of England Academy 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Plants Hill Crescent, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 9RQ |
| Headteacher | Lynn Lee |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 219 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.2% |
| School Capacity | 219 / 236 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9026th of 13,686
Nationally
916th of 1,378
In West Midlands
51st of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
45
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Plants Hill Crescent, Coventry
Coventry, CV4 9RQ
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