Earlsdon 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.

Earlsdon Primary School currently has around 422 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Earlsdon Avenue North, Coventry, CV5 6FZ
Website: https://www.earlsdonprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 02476672917
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rebecca Bollands
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103641

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 422
Number of Boys: 214
Number of Girls: 208

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British54.00%228
Other White8.80%37
African8.50%36
Indian7.60%32
Other Asian3.60%15
Pakistani3.10%13
Other Mixed2.80%12
White and Asian2.40%10
White and Black Caribbean2.10%9
Other Black2.10%9
Bangladeshi1.90%8
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%6
Chinese0.50%2
Caribbean0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
White and Black African0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Above Average (2.2)
Writing: Average (0.1)
Maths: Above Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
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

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillfields Nursery School
Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR
4out of 4 2,818 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Earlsdon Primary School
Earlsdon Avenue North , CV5 6FZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hearsall Community Primary School
Kingston Road , CV5 6LR
- not rated 463 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hearsall Community Academy
Kingston Road , CV5 6LR
3out of 4 463 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Abercorn Road , Chapelfields CV5 8ED
3out of 4 839 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Spon Gate Primary School
Upper Spon Street , CV1 3BQ
- not rated 1,112 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barr's Hill School
Radford Road , CV1 4BU
4out of 4 2,061 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Radford Road , CV1 4BU
- not rated 2,061 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 2,244 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 2,244 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY
3out of 4 2,478 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coventry Technical College
Butts , CV1 3GD
- not rated 769 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry College
50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG
- not rated 2,534 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City College Coventry
50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG
- not rated 2,626 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Copsewood Education Trust
Warwick House , 7 Warwick Street CV5 6ET
- not rated 316 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fairmount School Inc Coventry Grammar School
Clarendon Street , CV5 6EX
- not rated 339 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kenderdine Montessori School
68 Earlsdon Avenue South , Earlsdon CV5 6DT
- not rated 344 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Beechwood Preparatory Independent School
26 Clarendon Street , Earlsdon CV5 6EX
- not rated 353 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry Preparatory School
Kenilworth Road , CV3 6PT
- not rated 816 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.