St John's Church of England Academy
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, CV5 9HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school in Coventry for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 124 schools in Coventry. It ranks 37th of 92 primary schools in Coventry. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2013, report published 7 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending St John's Church of England Academy. They are safe in school and know that there is always a trusted adult to talk to if they have a concern. Pupils understand what bullying is. If it happens, adults step in and ensure that it stops. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times of the day. For example, well-being ambassadors support younger pupils on the playground, by playing games to practise taking turns. Pupils value the opportunities in school, including the clubs on offer and the trips that support learning. For example, Year 6 pupils were looking forward to a trip to learn more about World War II. Pupils benefit from a range of leadership opportunities. From being asked about safeguarding, to contributing to a review of the behaviour policy, all pupils are included in school life. Some pupils also take part in initiatives to help them to develop life skills such as sewing on buttons or using the recovery position in a first-aid situation. Leaders and staff want the very best for every pupil. Pupils enjoy living up to these high expectations for achievement and behaviour. They enjoy achieving leaders' vision that they 'can shine!'
What the school should improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not identify precisely what is to be learned. As a result, activities do not always support pupils in learning the intended curriculum. Teachers do not always identify and address pupils' mistakes. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to identify precise steps in learning so that they can plan activities to help pupils learn the right things at the right time, and quickly identify and address mistakes.
- Some of the checks that teachers make on what pupils know and can do do not inform subsequent learning. As a result, the curriculum is not always adapted to close gaps or fully challenge some pupils. Leaders should continue to develop assessment strategies so that the information gained from teachers' checks is used to help pupils know more and remember more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
179 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St John's Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whoberley Hall Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| St Christopher Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Allesley Hall Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 55% met the expected standard |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Mount Nod Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Stevenson
- Phone
- 02476674092
- Address
- Winsford Avenue, Coventry, CV5 9HZ
- Local authority
- Coventry
- URN
- 141298
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.