Pearl Hyde Community Primary School, based in Coventry, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Pearl Hyde Community Primary School currently has around 293 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 15.4% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 32.1%. white british pupils make up about 29.4% , followed by african at 13%

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: Dorchester Way, Coventry, CV2 2NB
Website: www.pearlhyde.co.uk
Telephone: 02476610165
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Coventry
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Denton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 147121

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 31/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 293
Number of Boys: 139
Number of Girls: 154

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Indian32.10%94
White British29.40%86
African13.00%38
Pakistani4.80%14
Other Asian4.80%14
Other White2.70%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%8
Unclassified2.40%7
White and Asian2.40%7
Other Mixed1.40%4
White and Black African1.40%4
White and Black Caribbean1.00%3
Chinese0.70%2
Caribbean0.70%2
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Black0.00%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: Well Below Average (-4.3)
Writing: Well Below Average (-2.7)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.2)
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
2%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
103.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School
Dorchester Way , Clifford Park CV2 2NB
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School
Dorchester Way , Clifford Park CV2 2NB
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Walsgrave Church of England Academy
School House Lane , CV2 2BA
3out of 4 786 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Walsgrave Church of England Primary School
School House Lane , CV2 2BA
- not rated 786 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Wyken Croft Primary School
Wyken Croft , Wyken CV2 3AA
- not rated 1,192 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
3out of 4 1,059 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
- not rated 1,059 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lyng Hall School
Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS
- not rated 2,315 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lyng Hall School
Blackberry Lane , CV2 3JS
- not rated 2,315 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Potters Green Road , CV2 2AJ
3out of 4 2,373 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Seva School
Link House , Eden Road CV2 2TB
3out of 4 1,880 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Coventry Hospital School and Home Tuition Service
Ward 5 , Walsgrove Hospital CV2 2DX
- not rated 466 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Coventry Alternative Provision Academy
Axholme Road , Wyken CV2 5BD
2out of 4 970 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Coventry Extended Learning Centre
Axholme Road , CV2 5BD
- not rated 1,069 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dartmouth School
Tiverton Road , CV2 3DN
- not rated 1,666 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Coventry Secure Unit
Stoke House , Lloyd Crescent CV2 5NY
- not rated 1,682 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.