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John Gulson Primary School

George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB
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John Gulson Primary School
Coventry, CV1 4HB
482 Pupils
489 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
33.70% FSM %
253 Boys
229 Girls
About John Gulson Primary School

John Gulson Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Coventry, Coventry, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 482 pupils on roll. School capacity: 489. Current headteacher: Victoria Watson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Coventry
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Coventry
Parliamentary Constituency Coventry East
Ward Foleshill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10069997
URN 103690
Data Last Updated 23-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jane Friswell Chair of Governors 24/11/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Azhar Minhas Chair of Governors 29/09/2025 28/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Fiona Atherton Governor 28/03/2021 27/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Val Baker Governor 27/03/2023 26/03/2027 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Shaun Bent Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Ibrahimi Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Law Governor 27/03/2023 07/07/2025 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Wynter Proud Governor 03/09/2024 02/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Miss Dani Sheldon Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Watson Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kerry Webb Governor 23/01/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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0.4 km • Coventry
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0.47 km • Coventry
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0.48 km • Coventry
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Coventry College
0.53 km • Coventry
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St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
0.62 km • Coventry
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Sidney Stringer Academy
0.74 km • Coventry
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Gulson Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Coventry, Coventry.
John Gulson Primary School has 482 pupils, with a capacity of 489.
John Gulson Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Gulson Primary School is Mrs Victoria Watson.
John Gulson Primary School is at George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB, in the Coventry local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at John Gulson Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Gulson Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Watson
George Street, Coventry, CV1 4HB
02476227791
www.johngulson.coventry.sch.uk
Location
CV1 4HB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103690
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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