Parkgate Primary School

About Parkgate Primary School

Welcome to Parkgate Primary School, an academy in the family of schools within The Futures Trust. We are one of the largest primaries in the city of Coventry serving a richly diverse community.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Zoë Richards

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 38 responses • 5.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

81.6% positive 18.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

78.9% positive 18.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

65.8% positive 26.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73.7% positive 18.4% negative

My child does well at this school

79% positive 10.5% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 38 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

31.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

66.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Sophie B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school, fantastic staff"

My child has attended Parkgate Primary School since Reception and I couldn't be happier with the progress they've made. The staff are always available to answer questions and the facilities are excellent. I particularly appreciate the emphasis on values such as kindness and respect.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily J

Parent Feb 1, 2022

5.0

"Parkgate Primary School is a hidden gem"

We moved to the area and I was blown away by the school's commitment to providing an exceptional education. The curriculum is engaging, the teachers are passionate, and the extra-curricular activities are plentiful. My child loves going to school and I credit Parkgate with giving them the confidence to try new things.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David C

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Mixed experience"

My child attended Parkgate Primary School a few years ago and had a mixed experience. Some of the teachers were outstanding, while others seemed disorganized. The facilities were great, but I felt that the school could do more to engage with parents. Overall, it was an average school that could have been better with more investment in teacher training and parental involvement.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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