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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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