The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,163
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kate Jefferson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Location
Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmErnesford Grange Community School
Secondary · Very close
Riverbank School
Academy · Very close
Sowe Valley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Primary · 379m away
Ernesford Grange Primary School
Primary · 553m away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy
Primary · 597m away
Willenhall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Aldermoor Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ernesford Grange Community Academy a selective school?
No. Ernesford Grange Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ernesford Grange Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ernesford Grange Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ernesford Grange Community Academy?
Ernesford Grange Community Academy currently has 1,163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ernesford Grange Community Academy take?
Ernesford Grange Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ernesford Grange Community Academy?
Ernesford Grange Community Academy is in Coventry, CV3 2QD, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ernesford Grange Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ernesford Grange Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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