St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Heathcote Street, Radford, Coventry, CV6 3BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Coventry for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 49th of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 June 2016, report published 12 September 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 July 2023
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a friendly, inclusive school. Pupils come from diverse backgrounds and faiths, and all are welcomed. Leaders, staff, governors and members of the multi-academy company want the very best for every pupil. Pupils enjoy school and live up to leaders' expectations. Leaders and staff know the pupils and their families well. There is always an adult to talk to if pupils have a worry. Pupils spoken to say that the teachers are the best thing about school because 'they are always kind'. Pupils behave well in lessons. They look out for one another in the playground, where pupils of all ages mix happily together. Pupils enjoy trips linked to their learning. For example, pupils in Year 6 have recently visited the old Coventry Cathedral to enrich their learning about the Coventry Blitz. Younger pupils visit their local area to find out more about where they live. All pupils can take on roles in school. For example, they can apply to be in the eco or liturgy teams. Pupils can also be elected to positions such as school councillor.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, leaders' intended approach to the teaching of phonics is not followed closely enough. This leads to some inconsistencies in the way that the phonics programme is delivered and slows down the rate at which some pupils become fluent and confident readers. Leaders should ensure that all staff consistently use the school's approach to teaching phonics and receive support, if necessary, to be confident in teaching the intended phonics programme.
- In a few subjects, leaders' intentions for the curriculum are not yet implemented consistently, and some teachers do not select learning activities that enable pupils to learn and remember the most important knowledge. This means that pupils sometimes develop gaps in their learning. Leaders should ensure that they continue with their curriculum improvements and checks so that the curriculum is implemented consistently well in all subjects and learning activities help pupils to know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
293 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Farm Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Whitmore Park Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Joseph Cash Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Radford Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Vivien McDonald
- Phone
- 02476596988
- Address
- Heathcote Street, Radford, Coventry, CV6 3BL
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 147343
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.