The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.4
13.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 296 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,880
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 10.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- KENILWORTH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Mummery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2AL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Kenilworth School and Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kenilworth School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kenilworth School and Sixth Form?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form currently has 1,880 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kenilworth School and Sixth Form take?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kenilworth School and Sixth Form?
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form is in Kenilworth, CV8 2AL, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kenilworth School and Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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