Park Hill Primary School vs St John's Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Hill Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
416 students
St John's Church of England Academy
Coventry · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
179 students
| Measure | Park Hill Primary School Coventry, West Midlands | St John's Church of England Academy Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #766 of 1,690 | #749 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #7626 of 15,697 | #7479 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 179 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 179 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Coventry | Coventry |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.parkhillprimaryschool.co.uk | www.stjohns.covmat.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.7 vs 52.4).
- •Park Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Park Hill Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 179.
- •Park Hill Primary School is a local authority school while St John's Church of England 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 Park Hill Primary School better than St John's Church of England Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Park Hill Primary School and St John's Church of England Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Hill Primary School: 416. St John's Church of England Academy: 179. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Hill Primary School and St John's Church of England Academy rank in West Midlands?
Park Hill Primary School is 766th of 1,690 and St John's Church of England Academy is 749th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).