St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
113%
Capacity
238
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St John Vianney Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Veronica Gosling, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 659th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 80 in Coventry.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 30 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 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, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, St John Vianney 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mount Nod Way, Coventry, Coventry, CV5 7GX |
| Headteacher | Veronica Gosling |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Mar 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
659th of 13,686
Nationally
60th of 1,378
In West Midlands
1st of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
86%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Nod Way, Coventry
Coventry, CV5 7GX
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