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Richard Lee Primary School

Coventry, CV2 5FUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 20 places
Ranking
#8,263
of 13,686 nationally

About Richard Lee Primary School

Richard Lee Primary School in Coventry is a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently educating 406 pupils against a capacity of 489. That leaves the school with around 83 spare places, but the demand picture is more nuanced. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 51 applications for just 20 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.55 applicants per spot. Of those, 19 were first-preference applications, and 19 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly every family who wanted a place got one at the first round. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.8%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23.8% and signals a catchment serving a significant number of families facing economic disadvantage. This is a school that draws from a local community with above-average levels of deprivation, yet still generates enough local confidence to fill its reception class comfortably.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Drive, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 5FU
HeadteacherJenny Stafford
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils406
Free School Meals (FSM)24.8%
School Capacity406 / 489 (83% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballSwimmingGymnasticsCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:40

Source: richardleeprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Lee Primary School

Richard Lee Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.