Walsgrave Church of England Academy
96%
Capacity
452
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Walsgrave Church of England Academy
Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Coventry community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 452 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 470 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Walsgrave Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Damien Sowerby, it falls under Coventry local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3296th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 80 in Coventry.
Walsgrave Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 54 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
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 Walsgrave Church of England Academy include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Coventry, Walsgrave Church of England Academy 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 | Church of England |
| Address | School House Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 2BA |
| Headteacher | Damien Sowerby |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 452 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 452 / 470 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3296th of 13,686
Nationally
316th of 1,378
In West Midlands
6th of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
73%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
98
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 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.
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Contact Information
School House Lane, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 2BA
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