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Park Hill Primary School

Park Hill Primary School

Coventry, CV5 7LRPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

436

Pupils

3.2x

Demand

About Park Hill Primary School

Park Hill Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 436 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Park Hill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Griffin, it falls under Coventry local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10166th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 62nd out of 80 in Coventry.

Park Hill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 44 places, making it 3.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Park Hill Primary School include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Park Hill 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLower Eastern Green Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV5 7LR
HeadteacherPaul Griffin
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)10.1%
School Capacity436 / 472 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (11 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)

10166th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 74%

1054th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 76%

62nd of 80

In Coventry

Top 78%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

52%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:72%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:59%
Higher:9%
MathsAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:19%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

54%

'23/24

52%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomSports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballGymnasticsDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChoirArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

44

Applications

140

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

43 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Park Hill Primary School

Park Hill 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.

Contact Information

02476466669www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk

Lower Eastern Green Lane, Coventry

Coventry, CV5 7LR

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Lower Eastern Green Lane, Coventry

Coventry, CV5 7LR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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