Radford Primary Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Coventry. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Radford Primary Academy.

Coventry, CV61HD Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
50.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 59.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lawrence Saunders Road
Radford
Coventry, CV61HD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140389
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Lawrence Saunders Road, Radford, Coventry, CV6 1HD
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
236
Free School Meals
49.5% (117 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
59.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 103.0
2023 103.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
236 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"High Flyers"

Excellence Respect Unity Care Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Radford Primary Academy. The head teacher (Mrs E McCann) emphasizes a family ethos where every child is treasured, nurtured and supported to reach potential, inclusivity, strong universal values, and the motto 'High Flyers' as part of striving for outstanding education within the Sidney Stringer Multi Academy Trust.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Kites Caterpillars

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science History Geography DT Music Computing PSHE Phonics R.E. P.E. Art SEND EYFS Remote Learning Modern Foreign Languages Reading Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Kites Breakfast Club runs 7:45am–8:45am; Caterpillars After School Club runs 3:10pm–4:30pm. Both require advance booking and payment via the MCAS app; sign-in on arrival and collection at the end of the session.

Admissions Criteria

Radford Primary Academy has a Published Admission Number (PAN) of 30 for Reception. Admissions are coordinated with Coventry City Council; oversubscription criteria are set out in the Admissions Policy; appeals are heard by an independent panel; in-year admissions are handled by the Local Authority.

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