John Gulson 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.
John Gulson Primary School currently has around 482 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 33.7% 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 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 22.6%. african pupils make up about 15.6% , followed by other asian at 15.6%
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.
| Address: | George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB |
| Website: | www.johngulson.coventry.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02476227791 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Watson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103690 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 489 |
| Number of Pupils: | 482 |
| Number of Boys: | 253 |
| Number of Girls: | 229 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.1% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 22.60% | 109 |
| African | 15.60% | 75 |
| Other Asian | 15.60% | 75 |
| Indian | 13.10% | 63 |
| Bangladeshi | 8.10% | 39 |
| White British | 7.30% | 35 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 23 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.50% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 11 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 9 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields Nursery School Clifton Street , Hillfields CV1 5GR | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paradise Nursery School Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gulson Primary School George Street , CV1 4HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Junior School George Street , CV1 4HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Gulson Infant School George Street , CV1 4HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy Bath Street , CV1 5GU | 4out of 4 | 526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Leigh Street , Hillfields CV1 5HG | - not rated | 680 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School, Coventry Stoney Stanton Rd , CV1 4FS | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer Academy 2 Primrose Hill Street , CV1 5LY | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sidney Stringer School - Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Cox Street , CV1 5NL | - not rated | 809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School Radford Road , CV1 4BU | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barr's Hill School and Community College Radford Road , CV1 4BU | - not rated | 1,096 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 | 450 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry College 50 Swanswell Street , CV1 5DG | - not rated | 576 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Technical College Butts , CV1 3GD | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Muslim School 283-287 Stoney Stanton Road , CV1 4FR | - not rated | 299 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Coventry Extended Centre Swanswell Extended Learning Centre , Bath Street CV1 5DG | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry Hospital School Smith-Clarke Ward , Stoney Stanton Road CV1 4FH | - not rated | 687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coventry University Priory Street , CV1 5FB | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summit School Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital , 2 Lansdown Street CV2 4BF | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.