President Kennedy School Academy vs Wheelwright Lane Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
President Kennedy School Academy
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,799 students
Wheelwright Lane Primary School
Coventry · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | President Kennedy School Academy Coventry, West Midlands | Wheelwright Lane Primary School Coventry, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 493 | #1184 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2391 of 4,090 | #11414 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,799 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,799 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 114.6% | 96.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.pks.coventry.sch.uk/ | www.wheelwrightlane.warwickshire.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •President Kennedy School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 34.1).
- •President Kennedy School Academy is the larger school with 1,799 students compared with 214.
- •President Kennedy School Academy is a academy school while Wheelwright Lane Primary School is a local authority 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 President Kennedy School Academy better than Wheelwright Lane Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), President Kennedy School Academy ranks higher (41.3 vs 34.1 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 President Kennedy School Academy and Wheelwright Lane Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Coventry in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
President Kennedy School Academy: 1,799. Wheelwright Lane Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do President Kennedy School Academy and Wheelwright Lane Primary School rank in West Midlands?
President Kennedy School Academy is 244th of 493 and Wheelwright Lane Primary School is 1184th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).