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Whitley Abbey Primary School

Coventry, CV3 4DEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
37%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#12,836
of 13,686 nationally

About Whitley Abbey Primary School

Whitley Abbey Primary School is a state primary in Coventry, a local authority where just two of 85 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school itself sits at 76th out of 80 in the LA's primary rankings, placing it in the bottom half of Coventry schools when measured by the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. For context, the top-performing local peers are St John Vianney Catholic Primary, Manor Park Primary and Finham Primary, all of which score significantly higher on that same metric. Whitley Abbey is a mixed, non-religious school for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is led by headteacher Robbie Walker and currently has 441 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 420. The school also serves a community with above-average economic need: 27.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAshington Grove, Coventry, Coventry, CV3 4DE
HeadteacherRobbie Walker
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils441
Free School Meals (FSM)27.9%
School Capacity441 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 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, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallICT SuiteLibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketCross CountryAthleticsSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirBook ClubFilm ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: whitleyabbeyprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitley Abbey Primary School

Whitley Abbey Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.