Pearl Hyde Community Primary School

About Pearl Hyde Community Primary School

Pearl Hyde Community Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Coventry local authority average, which is a key point for parents weighing up their options. In the 2023/24 academic year, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 58%. That places the school 60th out of 80 primary schools in Coventry, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. Nationally, it ranks in the 73rd percentile among 13,686 primaries, so while it’s not among the highest performers, it’s far from the bottom. The school’s Ofsted rating of Good, confirmed in its January 2024 inspection, is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2015, and inspectors judged every category — quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and early years — as Good. That stability suggests a reliable, if not exceptional, academic environment.

Digging into the individual subject scores, the picture is mixed. In reading, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard and 27% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 104. Writing saw the same 69% at expected level, but only 4% reached the higher standard — a notably low figure. Maths performed slightly worse on expected attainment, with 62% meeting the benchmark, though 24% hit the higher standard and the average score was also 104. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s ranking score of 53, based on the combined RWM expected metric, places it behind local standouts like St John Vianney Catholic Primary (score 86) and Manor Park Primary (83). For context, only two schools in Coventry’s 85 primaries hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and the nearest one, Courthouse Green, is 3.1 km away.

On the practical side, Pearl Hyde is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 315 and currently 293 on roll. It was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, receiving 55 applications for 22 places — a ratio of 2.5 applicants per place — and all 21 first-preference families were offered a spot. The school serves a relatively average intake, with 15.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, a sports hall, a forest school and even a chapel, which is unusual for a non-religious community school. Sports on offer include cross country, tennis, swimming and netball, while clubs range from coding and chess to choir and science club. The school also lists SEND provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional needs, speech and language issues, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a solid option for Coventry families who value a stable Good rating and a broad range of activities, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to look at higher-ranked local alternatives.

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