John Shelton Community Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Briscoe Road, Holbrooks, Coventry, CV6 4JPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

John Shelton Community Primary School is a primary school in Coventry for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 86th of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 16 July 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 January 2025

Pupils demonstrate 'respect, resilience and responsibility' at John Shelton Community Primary School. These values lie at the heart of the school's work. Pupils behave well, demonstrating positive attitudes towards their learning. The school has very high expectations for what pupils can achieve. All pupils work hard to meet these and achieve well. They leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. Pupils feel safe in this very inclusive school. Relationships are positive between adults and pupils. Pupils say that adults listen to them and support them with any worries. The school has an accurate understanding of pupils' individual needs. Pupils celebrate difference and oppose any form of discrimination. They say that everyone is unique and treated equally. Pupils enjoy taking on leadership responsibilities across the school. They rightly say that their voice is heard. Pupils can influence positive change in the school. For example, members of the eco-club pick up litter on the school site. They lead a house recycling competition to teach pupils the importance of sustainability. The pupil parliament is elected by its peers through a democratic process. It organises events to raise money for a range of charities. Pupils are very proud of these important roles.

What the school should improve

  • The school is still in the process of embedding its assessment procedures for foundation subjects. As a result, assessment is not consistently used to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught and can make connections between their prior and current learning. The school should refine how assessment is used in these subjects to ensure pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding in these subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths37%

37%, 25 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score101

101, 5 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

249 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals26.1%

26.1%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.6%

40.6%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.9%

20.9%, 6.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.8%

4.8%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near John Shelton Community Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Parkgate Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good68% met the expected standard
Wheelwright Lane Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good54% met the expected standard
Holy Family Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard
Holbrook Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good41% met the expected standard
Longford Park Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding45% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Janine Storer
Address
Briscoe Road, Holbrooks, Coventry, CV6 4JP
Local authority
Coventry
URN
103698

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.