St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
URN: 133556 • Coventry CV1 5HG
Overview
- Name
- St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 133556
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pauline MacDonald (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02476229486
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leigh Street, Coventry CV1 5HG
Summary
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Coventry, serving a mixed-gender student body of 351 pupils, with a capacity of 354. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment guided by Gospel values, encapsulated in their motto, "Together with Christ Everyone Achieves More." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, promoting both academic and personal development.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. With a significant proportion of pupils (41.20%) eligible for free school meals, St Mary and St Benedict prioritises inclusivity and support for all families. The school also engages with the local community, encouraging participation in events such as Mass and other parish activities, which helps to strengthen community ties.
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in March 2023, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student welfare. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with staff to learn more about the educational opportunities available for their children.
The school offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. With a significant proportion of pupils (41.20%) eligible for free school meals, St Mary and St Benedict prioritises inclusivity and support for all families. The school also engages with the local community, encouraging participation in events such as Mass and other parish activities, which helps to strengthen community ties.
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in March 2023, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student welfare. Parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with staff to learn more about the educational opportunities available for their children.
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Key details
- LA
- Coventry
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 354
- Pupils
- 351
- Boys
- 197
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 41.20
- Open date
- 2002-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 351 | 197 | 154 | 354 | 41.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 345 | 188 | 157 | 354 | 39.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 335 | 181 | 154 | 354 | 40.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 335 | 181 | 154 | 354 | 40.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 345 | 186 | 159 | 354 | 40.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 336 | 173 | 163 | 341 | 35.50 |
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