The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.7
11.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
19.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 136 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,705
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- FINHAM PARK MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr David Bedford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrange Farm Primary School
Primary · 593m away
Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Secondary · 627m away
Stivichall Primary School
Primary · 652m away
Finham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cannon Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Manor Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Coventry Speech and Language Service Co Manor Park Primary School
Miscellaneous · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Finham Park School a selective school?
No. Finham Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Finham Park School's Ofsted rating?
Finham Park School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Finham Park School?
Finham Park School currently has 1,705 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Finham Park School take?
Finham Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Finham Park School?
Finham Park School is in Coventry, CV3 6EA, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Finham Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Finham Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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