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Walsgrave Church of England Academy

Coventry, CV2 2BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3296 of 13,686 nationally

About Walsgrave Church of England Academy

Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a popular choice among Coventry families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 98 applications for just 54 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.81. All 54 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which suggests that if you put it top of your list, your chances are strong, but competition is real. The school doesn’t publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, so we can’t quote that directly, but the sheer demand tells its own story. With a capacity of 470 and 452 pupils on roll, it’s running very close to full, which is typical for a school that parents clearly rate. The headteacher is Damien Sowerby, and the school’s Church of England character shapes its identity without being exclusive — it’s a state-funded primary open to all.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSchool House Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2BA
HeadteacherDamien Sowerby
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils452
Free School Meals (FSM)11.6%
School Capacity452 / 470 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

Cross CountryCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubBook ClubChoirArt ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: walsgraveacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Walsgrave Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.