St Christopher Primary School
108%
Capacity
454
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Christopher Primary School
St Christopher 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 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Christopher Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clair Robinson, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3692nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 80 in Coventry.
St Christopher Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 49 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
St Christopher Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 6 parents).
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 St Christopher Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Choir, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, St Christopher 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Allesley Old Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV5 9JG |
| Headteacher | Clair Robinson |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.3% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3692nd of 13,686
Nationally
353rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
12th of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
72%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Allesley Old Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV5 9JG
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