The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: 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
91%
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
7%
Based on 298 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,878
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Christopher Heal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Northbrook Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHollyfast Primary School
Primary · Very close
Three Spires School
Special school · 618m away
Kingsbury Academy
Academy · 618m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Sherbourne Fields School
Special school · 1.1km away
Keresley Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Coundon Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hill Farm Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Coundon Court a selective school?
No. Coundon Court is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Coundon Court's Ofsted rating?
Coundon Court was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coundon Court?
Coundon Court currently has 1,878 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coundon Court take?
Coundon Court caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Coundon Court?
Coundon Court is in Coventry, CV6 2AJ, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coundon Court have a sixth form?
Yes, Coundon Court has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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