Limbrick Wood Primary School
About Limbrick Wood Primary School
Limbrick Wood Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Coventry, serving children from age 2 to 11 under headteacher Paula Pickthorne. It sits within a local authority of 85 primary schools, of which only two hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The school itself is rated Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2010. In Coventry’s local rankings, the top-performing peers are St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Manor Park Primary School, and Finham Primary School, though Limbrick Wood holds its own as a Good-rated option. With 197 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is not yet full, but it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 42 applications for 17 places and offering all 17 to first-preference families. This suggests a steady local reputation, particularly among families who value a smaller, community-focused setting.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 May 2023Latest monitoring visit (17 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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