Holbrook Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Holbrook Primary School currently has around 620 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 37.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.7%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 25%. other white pupils make up about 14.7% , followed by african at 12.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gateside Road, Coventry, CV6 6FR |
| Website: | http://www.holbrookprimary.com |
| Telephone: | 02476688947 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amy Bills |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103676 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 652 |
| Number of Pupils: | 620 |
| Number of Boys: | 310 |
| Number of Girls: | 310 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.7% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 25.00% | 155 |
| Other White | 14.70% | 91 |
| African | 12.90% | 80 |
| Other Asian | 12.10% | 75 |
| Indian | 9.50% | 59 |
| White British | 7.90% | 49 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 6.50% | 40 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School Gateside Road , CV6 6FR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edgewick Community Primary School Cross Road , Off Foleshill Road CV6 5GP | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School Spring Road , CV6 7FN | - not rated | 894 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath Primary School Spring Road , CV6 7FN | - not rated | 894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Good Shepherd Catholic School Spring Road , Foleshill CV6 7FN | - not rated | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxford School and Community Arts College Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School and Community College Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| President Kennedy School Academy Rookery Lane , CV6 4GL | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxford Community School Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyng Hall School Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City College Coventry 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 3,048 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lote Tree Primary School 643 Foleshill Road , CV6 5JQ | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Inspired Pathways Whitmore Park Annexe , Rylston Avenue CV6 2HD | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore Park Annexe Rylston Avenue , CV6 2HD | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Exhall Grange Specialist School Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP | 3out of 4 | 2,215 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.