John Gulson Primary School
George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
John Gulson Primary School is a primary school in Coventry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 52nd of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 3 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
John Gulson Primary School places inclusivity at the heart of everything it does. The school values everyone, adult or pupil, as an individual and as a member of the school family. A warm welcome awaits as you enter the school and happy, smiley faces are everywhere. Pupils are very polite and eager to share their pride in the school. They have excellent manners. The school welcomes pupils from many nationalities. While pointing out the numerous flags that decorate the corridor, one pupil said, 'We are proud of our diversity.' Pupils are very happy in school. They feel safe and are safe. They know that they can share any worries or questions with adults in school and they will help to put things right. Pupils do not see bullying as an issue in school. Pupils play happily together. Behaviour in lessons and at other times of the day is good. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils listen well to adults and each other. The school is ambitious for all its pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school maximises every opportunity to raise pupils' expectations and life experiences. As a result, pupils achieve well.
What the school should improve
- Assessment is not consistently well used in some subjects and some year groups. This means teachers do not always identify pupils who need further help or have misconceptions. The school should ensure that teachers know how to systematically check learning in their subjects so that they can identify pupils who need further help.
- The planned learning opportunities in the early years do not consistently develop children's learning and purposeful play. As a result, children do not always engage in learning opportunities fully and some learning opportunities are missed. The school should develop and enhance the curriculum and learning environment to ensure children receive the important learning experiences they need to achieve well in all areas of learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
496 pupils on roll, with places for 489
Schools near John Gulson Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Stringer Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Broad Heath Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Frederick Bird Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 44% met the expected standard |
| Southfields Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Watson
- Phone
- 02476227791
- Address
- George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 103690
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.