John Gulson Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

58 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

496 pupils on roll, with places for 489

Eligible for free school meals35.9%

35.9%, 9.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.1%

61.1%, 39.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.5%

13.5%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: johngulson.coventry.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.