The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.6
11.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
24.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.52
Band 4Source: 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
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 989
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 43.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- FINHAM PARK MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Leah Martindale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackberry Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3JS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lyng Hall School a selective school?
No. Lyng Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lyng Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Lyng Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lyng Hall School?
Lyng Hall School currently has 989 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyng Hall School take?
Lyng Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lyng Hall School?
Lyng Hall School is in Coventry, CV2 3JS, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyng Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lyng Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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