Whitley Abbey 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.
Whitley Abbey Primary School currently has around 441 pupils on roll, which is about 105% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.3% boys and 51.7% girls. Around 27.9% 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%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.3%. indian pupils make up about 28.6% , followed by african at 12.5%
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: | Ashington Grove, Coventry, CV3 4DE |
| Website: | www.whitleyabbeyprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02476303392 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Coventry |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Robbie Walker |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103655 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 441 |
| Number of Boys: | 213 |
| Number of Girls: | 228 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.30% | 138 |
| Indian | 28.60% | 126 |
| African | 12.50% | 55 |
| Other White | 7.00% | 31 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 28 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 5 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Abbey Primary School Ashington Grove , Whitley CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Chace Avenue , Willenhall CV3 3AD | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Church of England Primary School Stretton Avenue , Willenhall CV3 3AE | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Church of England Academy Stretton Avenue , Willenhall CV3 3AE | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Howes Community Primary School Palermo Avenue , CV3 5EH | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Park School Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | 2out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Academy Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitley Abbey Business and Enterprise College Abbey Road , Whitley CV3 4BD | - not rated | 126 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College Terry Road , CV1 2BA | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Stevens School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | - not rated | 110 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tiverton School Ashington Grove , CV3 4DE | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields School Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | - not rated | 957 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baginton Fields Academy Sedgemoor Road , CV3 4EA | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chace Extended Learning Centre Robin Hood Road , CV3 3AN | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.