The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 132 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,514
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarah Kenrick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoventry Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · Very close
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 639m away
Wyken Croft Primary School
Primary · 732m away
Richard Lee Primary School
Primary · 732m away
Ravensdale Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Clifford Bridge Academy
Primary · 946m away
Pearl Hyde Community Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Dartmouth School
Special school · 982m away
Questions parents ask
Is Caludon Castle School a selective school?
No. Caludon Castle School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Caludon Castle School's Ofsted rating?
Caludon Castle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caludon Castle School?
Caludon Castle School currently has 1,514 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caludon Castle School take?
Caludon Castle School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Caludon Castle School?
Caludon Castle School is in Coventry, CV2 5BD, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caludon Castle School have a sixth form?
Yes, Caludon Castle School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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