Located in Coventry, Limbrick Wood Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.

Limbrick Wood Primary School currently has around 197 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 44.8% 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.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.1%. african pupils make up about 18.8%

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: Bush Close, Coventry, CV4 9QT
Website: www.limbrickwood.co.uk
Telephone: 02476466744
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Paula Pickthorne
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 150405

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2012

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 197
Number of Boys: 102
Number of Girls: 95

Ethnicity

White British39.10%77
African18.80%37
Other White9.60%19
Other Mixed7.10%14
Unclassified6.60%13
Other Asian5.10%10
Other Black4.10%8
Other (any other ethnic group)3.60%7
Indian3.60%7
Pakistani1.00%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
White and Asian0.50%1
Chinese0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Limbrick Wood Primary School
Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School
Bush Close , Tile Hill North CV4 9QT
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Limbrick Wood Primary School
Bush Close , Tile Hill CV4 9QT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Nod Primary School
Greenleaf Close , CV5 7BG
- not rated 322 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Mount Nod Primary School
Ettington Road , Off Broad Lane CV5 7LD
- not rated 439 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodlands Academy
Broad Lane , CV5 7FF
- not rated 1,026 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Woodlands School
Broad Lane , CV5 7FF
- not rated 1,026 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane , CV4 9PW
3out of 4 1,109 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Tile Hill Wood School and Language College
Nutbrook Avenue , CV4 9PW
- not rated 1,109 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Finham Park 2
Torrington Avenue , CV4 9WT
3out of 4 1,569 yd Free schools 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 1,050 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Meadows School
Hawthorn Lane , CV4 9PB
- not rated 586 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Oakwood Centre
City College Tile Hill Campus , Tile Hill Lane CV4 9SU
- not rated 1,124 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowan House
135 Broad Lane , CV5 7AL
- not rated 1,543 yd Other independent special school No Boys More About School
Sherbourne Fields School
Rowington Close , CV6 1PR
4out of 4 2,574 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The National Mathematics and Science College
2 The Oaks , Westwood Way CV4 8JB
- not rated 2,584 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.