Longford Park Primary School, based in Coventry, provides primary education, 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.

Longford Park Primary School currently has around 226 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.7% boys and 51.3% girls. Around 32.5% 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 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 67 pupils.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.9%. indian pupils make up about 20.4% , followed by pakistani at 11.9%

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

School Information

Address: Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AT
Website: www.longfordpark.coventry.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02476687688
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jennifer Goode
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103648

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 226
Number of Boys: 110
Number of Girls: 116

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 17% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British27.90%63
Indian20.40%46
Pakistani11.90%27
African11.10%25
Other White6.60%15
Other Asian6.20%14
Other (any other ethnic group)4.90%11
White and Asian2.70%6
White and Black Caribbean2.20%5
Other Mixed2.20%5
Unclassified1.80%4
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Caribbean0.40%1
White and Black African0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.40%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%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 (-1.4)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Average (-0.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
33%
Town average
56%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Paradise Nursery School
Station Street East , Foleshill CV6 5FR
- not rated 2,154 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Longford Park Primary School
Windmill Road , CV6 7AT
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Foleshill Church of England Primary School
Old Church Road , CV6 7ED
- not rated 768 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Laurences CofE Primary School
Old Church Road , CV6 7ED
3out of 4 768 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Grangehurst Primary School
Anderton Road , Longford CV6 6JN
3out of 4 972 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Alderman's Green Community Primary School
Alderman's Green Community Primary School , Aldermans Green Road CV2 1PP
- not rated 1,001 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Goodyers End Middle School
Bowling Green Lane , CV12 0HP
- not rated 3,110 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,119 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Foxford Community School
Grange Road , Longford CV6 6BB
3out of 4 1,138 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ
3out of 4 2,550 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School and Language College
Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ
- not rated 2,550 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ash Green School and Arts College
Ash Green Lane , Ash Green CV7 9AH
- not rated 2,724 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hawkesbury Fields School
Aldermans Green Road , CV2 1PL
- not rated 1,069 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lote Tree Primary School
643 Foleshill Road , CV6 5JQ
- not rated 1,826 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Wood Special School
50 Deedmore Road , CV2 1FN
2out of 4 2,036 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
RNIB Pears Centre for Specialist Learning
Wheelwright Lane , CV7 9RA
- not rated 2,086 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Exhall Grange Specialist School
Easter Way , Ash Green CV7 9HP
3out of 4 2,134 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.