John Gulson Primary School vs Sidney Stringer Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 741 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Gulson Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
496 students
Sidney Stringer Academy
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
| Measure | John Gulson Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | Sidney Stringer Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1012 of 1,690 | #336 of 493 |
| National rank | #9945 of 15,697 | #2967 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 496 | 1,496 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 1,496 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 51.5% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 110.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.1 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johngulson.coventry.sch.uk | www.sidneystringeracademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Gulson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 29.9).
- •Sidney Stringer Academy is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 496.
- •John Gulson Primary School is a local authority school while Sidney Stringer Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Gulson Primary School better than Sidney Stringer Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Gulson Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Gulson Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy?
About 741 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Gulson Primary School: 496. Sidney Stringer Academy: 1,496. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Gulson Primary School and Sidney Stringer Academy rank in West Midlands?
John Gulson Primary School is 1012th of 1,690 and Sidney Stringer Academy is 336th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).