John Shelton Community Primary School vs President Kennedy School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 971 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Shelton Community Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
249 students
President Kennedy School Academy
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,799 students
| Measure | John Shelton Community Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | President Kennedy School Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1585 of 1,690 | #244 of 493 |
| National rank | #14933 of 15,697 | #2391 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 249 | 1,799 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 1,799 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 118.6% | 114.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 37% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.3 |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johnshelton.org.uk | www.pks.coventry.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •President Kennedy School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 13.0).
- •President Kennedy School Academy is the larger school with 1,799 students compared with 249.
- •John Shelton Community Primary School is a local authority school while President Kennedy School 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 Shelton Community Primary School better than President Kennedy School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), President Kennedy School Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 13.0 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 Shelton Community Primary School and President Kennedy School Academy?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Shelton Community Primary School: 249. President Kennedy School Academy: 1,799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Shelton Community Primary School and President Kennedy School Academy rank in West Midlands?
John Shelton Community Primary School is 1585th of 1,690 and President Kennedy School Academy is 244th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).