John Shelton Community Primary School
URN: 103698 • Coventry CV6 4JP
Overview
- Name
- John Shelton Community Primary School
- URN
- 103698
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Janine Storer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476686063
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Briscoe Road, Coventry CV6 4JP
Summary
John Shelton Community Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in the Holbrooks area of Coventry, serving children aged 2 to 11. The school has a capacity of 210 pupils and currently accommodates 246 students, including a nursery that takes both two and three-year-olds. The school is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment, featuring modern facilities such as a library, IT suite, and extensive outdoor play areas.
The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster respect, resilience, and responsibility among students, aiming to prepare them for lifelong learning. Although students enter with attainment levels below the national average, many achieve or exceed national standards by the end of Key Stage 2. Support for children with special educational needs and those from minority ethnic backgrounds is a priority, with robust in-house provisions and external agency support.
John Shelton Community Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging collaboration to enhance educational outcomes. The school was rated "Good" by Ofsted in its last inspection in November 2019, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in education.
The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to foster respect, resilience, and responsibility among students, aiming to prepare them for lifelong learning. Although students enter with attainment levels below the national average, many achieve or exceed national standards by the end of Key Stage 2. Support for children with special educational needs and those from minority ethnic backgrounds is a priority, with robust in-house provisions and external agency support.
John Shelton Community Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging collaboration to enhance educational outcomes. The school was rated "Good" by Ofsted in its last inspection in November 2019, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in education.
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Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 246
- Boys
- 140
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 28.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 246 | 140 | 106 | 210 | 28.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 138 | 102 | 210 | 30.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 151 | 91 | 210 | 29.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 151 | 91 | 210 | 29.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 246 | 144 | 102 | 210 | 25.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 243 | 139 | 104 | 210 | 18.30 |
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