The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.72
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 127 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,038
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radford Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarr's Hill School and Community College
Secondary · Very close
Bablake School
Independent · 376m away
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Radford Primary Academy
Primary · 607m away
Moseley Primary School
Primary · 738m away
Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Secondary · 809m away
Coventry College
16 plus · 850m away
Spon Gate Primary School
Primary · 875m away
Questions parents ask
Is Barr's Hill School a selective school?
No. Barr's Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Barr's Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Barr's Hill School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barr's Hill School?
Barr's Hill School currently has 1,038 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barr's Hill School take?
Barr's Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Barr's Hill School?
Barr's Hill School is in Coventry, CV1 4BU, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barr's Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Barr's Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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