Leigh Church of England Academy is a mainstream primary school in Coventry for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 50 of its 216 pupils (23.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 216 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Coventry.
23.1% get SEN support
50 of 216 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6% have an EHC plan
13 of 216 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism26
- Social, emotional and mental health15
- Speech, language and communication10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 216 (places for 236)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynn Lee
- Part of
- The Diocese of Coventry Multi-Academy Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 39.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Coventry
- School reference (URN)
- 145214
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Coventry council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Plants Hill Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9RQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Sherbourne Fields School Special school · Ages 5–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.3 miles
- Kingsbury Academy Special school · Ages 3–11 2.4 miles
- Hearsall Community Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.4 miles
- Park Hill Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
Questions about Leigh Church of England Academy
How many pupils at Leigh Church of England Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 50 of the 216 pupils (23.1%) were getting SEN support and 13 (6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Leigh Church of England Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (26 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (15 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (10 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Leigh Church of England Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Leigh Church of England Academy?
Through Coventry council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Leigh Church of England Academy?
You can ask for Leigh Church of England Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Leigh Church of England Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Hearsall Community Academy, about 2.4 miles away.
Where is Leigh Church of England Academy?
Plants Hill Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, CV4 9RQ, in Coventry.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.