The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.2
0.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.01
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 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
- 1,022
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 43.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Wheller (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
16 official reports linked on this page, including 15 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Wigston Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPotters Green Primary School
Primary · 412m away
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Secondary · 550m away
Whittle Academy
Primary · 739m away
Seva School
All-through · 831m away
Moat House Primary School
Primary · 857m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Castle Wood Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Grace Academy Coventry a selective school?
No. Grace Academy Coventry is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Grace Academy Coventry's Ofsted rating?
Grace Academy Coventry was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grace Academy Coventry?
Grace Academy Coventry currently has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grace Academy Coventry take?
Grace Academy Coventry caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Grace Academy Coventry?
Grace Academy Coventry is in Coventry, CV2 2RH, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grace Academy Coventry have a sixth form?
Yes, Grace Academy Coventry has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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