The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,170
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 6AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI College
16 plus · 500m away
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
16 plus · 728m away
Higham Lane School
Secondary · 795m away
Our Lady & St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Nicolas CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Abbey CofE Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Weddington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chilvers Coton Community Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Etone College a selective school?
No. Etone College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Etone College's Ofsted rating?
Etone College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Etone College?
Etone College currently has 1,170 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Etone College take?
Etone College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Etone College?
Etone College is in Nuneaton, CV11 6AA, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Etone College have a sixth form?
Yes, Etone College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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