St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
100%
Capacity
461
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 461 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Fisher Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paul Madia, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11598th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 70th out of 80 in Coventry.
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 114 applications for 60 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Fisher Catholic Primary School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, St John Fisher Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | St John Fisher Primary School, St John Fisher Primary School, Kineton Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 3NR |
| Headteacher | Paul Madia |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 461 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 461 / 460 (100% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11598th of 13,686
Nationally
1207th of 1,378
In West Midlands
70th of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
46%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
114
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
St John Fisher Primary School, St John Fisher Primary School, Kineton Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 3NR
St John Fisher Primary School, St John Fisher Primary School, Kineton Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 3NR
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