John Gulson Primary School Catchment Area
John Gulson Primary School is a community primary school in Coventry , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 482 pupils, and a capacity of 489 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
482
Pupils
489
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
John Gulson Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for John Gulson Primary School?
The catchment area for John Gulson Primary School is the geographic zone Coventry uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Coventry publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for John Gulson Primary School is set by Coventry and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Coventry before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Coventry catchment area documents →John Gulson Primary School: 489 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
John Gulson Primary School has a published admission number of 489 places. 482 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 489, Coventry's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.7% of pupils at John Gulson Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Coventry.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Coventry publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Coventry Council school admissions (official) →
John Gulson Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB
- Local authority
- Coventry
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 33.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103690
Other Primary Schools in Coventry
If John Gulson Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Coventry are the next closest alternatives.
Hollyfast Primary School Catchment Area
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Earlsdon Primary School Catchment Area
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Edgewick Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV6 5GP
Gosford Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV1 2SF
Longford Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV6 7AT
St Christopher Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CV5 9JG
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to John Gulson Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: John Gulson Primary School
What is the catchment area for John Gulson Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for John Gulson Primary School is the geographic zone Coventry uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Coventry publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is John Gulson Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
John Gulson Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 489 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for John Gulson Primary School? ▾
Admission to John Gulson Primary School is managed by Coventry. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does John Gulson Primary School cover? ▾
John Gulson Primary School is a primary school in Coventry, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Gulson Primary School? ▾
John Gulson Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.