Located in Coventry, Finham Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Finham Primary School currently has around 472 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 5.9% 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 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.

The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 36.4%. white british pupils make up about 30.7%

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: Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EJ
Website: www.finhamprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 02476415425
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Sarah Bracken
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142700

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/09/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 472
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 235

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian36.40%172
White British30.70%145
Pakistani7.00%33
Other White4.00%19
Chinese3.60%17
Other Asian3.00%14
African2.50%12
Unclassified2.50%12
White and Asian2.30%11
Bangladeshi2.10%10
Other Mixed1.90%9
Other (any other ethnic group)1.50%7
White and Black African1.10%5
White and Black Caribbean0.80%4
Other Black0.40%2
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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: Average (1.2)
Writing: Above Average (2.4)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
81%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
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
Finham Primary School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Finham Primary School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Finham Infant School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Junior School
Green Lane , CV3 6EJ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Grange Farm Primary School
Dewsbury Avenue , CV3 6NF
3out of 4 1,080 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 1,102 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finham Park School
Green Lane , CV3 6EA
- not rated 1,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
3out of 4 1,377 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue , CV3 6BH
- not rated 1,377 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Meadow Park School
Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD
2out of 4 2,851 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bremond College
Leamington Road , Styvechale Manor House CV3 6GG
- not rated 1,954 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
3out of 4 1,975 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wainbody Wood School
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 2,030 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road , CV4 7AB
- not rated 2,030 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School
Ulverscroft Road , Cheylesmore CV3 5EZ
- not rated 2,202 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.