Cannon Park Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Cannon Park Primary School currently has around 201 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.1%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.3%. indian pupils make up about 16.4% , followed by other asian at 14.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bransford Avenue, Coventry, CV4 7PS
Website: www.cannonpark.coventry.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02476414683
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Tom Ray
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103667

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 201
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 96

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British30.30%61
Indian16.40%33
Other Asian14.90%30
African10.90%22
Other White6.00%12
Chinese6.00%12
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%7
Pakistani3.00%6
Other Mixed3.00%6
Bangladeshi2.50%5
White and Asian1.50%3
White and Black Caribbean1.00%2
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
Other Black0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.6)
Writing: Average (1.1)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cannon Park Primary School
Bransford Avenue , CV4 7PS
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stivichall Junior School
Green Lane , CV3 6DH
- not rated 1,518 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stivichall Infant School
Green Lane , CV3 6DH
- not rated 1,518 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir Henry Parkes Primary School
Prior Deram Walk , Canley CV4 8FT
- not rated 1,661 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Henry Parkes Junior School
Prior Deram Walk , Canley CV4 8FT
- not rated 1,661 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
3out of 4 898 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
- not rated 898 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 1,445 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 1,445 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue , CV4 8DY
3out of 4 1,937 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hereward College of Further Education
Bramston Crescent , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SW
- not rated 3,197 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry Technical College
Butts , CV1 3GD
- not rated 3,222 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
University of Warwick
University House , CV4 8UW
- not rated 1,208 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wainbody Wood School
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 1,580 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 1,580 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
3out of 4 1,976 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The National Mathematics and Science College
2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JB
- not rated 2,107 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.