Whoberley Hall Primary School
110%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Whoberley Hall Primary School
Whoberley Hall Primary School is clearly a popular choice among Coventry families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 55 applications for just 22 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.5. Of those 55 applicants, 22 put it as their first preference, and 21 of those families received an offer. That level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and want their children to attend. The school is led by headteacher Lisa Speedy and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It’s a state-funded, mixed primary school with no religious character, and it currently has 231 pupils on roll, which is slightly above its official capacity of 210.
Academically, Whoberley Hall performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just above the Coventry local authority average of 58%. The school’s average reading score was 106 and maths was 105, both above the national average. However, only 7% of pupils reached the higher standard in all three subjects, and the school ranks 33rd out of 80 primary schools in Coventry on this measure. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
The school offers a decent range of facilities, including a library, ICT suite, playing fields, forest school area and an art studio. Sports provision covers dance, cricket, football, tennis and swimming, and there are clubs such as science, film, art and book club. For families with children who have additional needs, Whoberley Hall has a broad SEND offer, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health. The school is oversubscribed, so anyone considering it should be prepared to apply early and list it as a first preference. It’s a good fit for families who want a well-regarded local primary with strong SEND support, a nursery on site, and a track record of steady improvement under its current leadership.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Overdale Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV5 8AJ |
| Headteacher | Lisa Speedy |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.1% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7708th of 13,686
Nationally
772nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
33rd of 80
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
60%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
55
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:15-08:55
After-school care
15:30-17:45
Source: whoberleyhall-coventry.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British56.7%
- Asian10.8%
- White (other)8.2%
- Mixed7.8%
- Black1.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Overdale Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV5 8AJ
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