Parkgate Primary School
Parkgate Road, Coventry, CV6 4GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkgate Primary School is a primary school in Coventry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 33rd of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 January 2020, report published 29 January 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
Everyone feels they belong in this caring school. Keeping pupils safe and prioritising their social and emotional well-being is key at this school. Many pupils start school with lower starting points than are typical. For some, it is their first school in a new country. Nevertheless, the school is ambitious for all pupils to succeed. Children get off to a flying start in Nursery. Most pupils achieve well as they leave school. Outcomes in mathematics are stronger than those nationally. The school's values of 'right to learn, right to be safe and right to be respected' set the expectations for pupils' behaviour. Classrooms are calm, and pupils want to learn. Pupils are polite and friendly. They enjoy activities such as the mud kitchen and 'Costa del Parkgate' sandpits which keep them engaged outside. The school's rich extra-curricular offer is exemplified by the 'Parkgate Promise', which ensures pupils experience a range of activities. These include the chance to splash in the sea, walk through a forest, feed, handle and care for animals, learn gardening skills, visit the circus and meet a scientist. A range of clubs such as performing arts, 'woolly club', photography, martial arts and sports, provide further opportunities for pupils.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils are not equipped with the skills needed to communicate their knowledge and understanding well. This means they struggle to make links between their learning and, therefore, do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should further embed the new strategies to improve pupils' communication skills so pupils can communicate well and be prepared for their next steps.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
683 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Parkgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| John Shelton Community Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Whitmore Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Keresley Grange Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Holbrook Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Zoe Richards
- Phone
- 02476637381
- Address
- Parkgate Road, Coventry, CV6 4GF
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 143779
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.