The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 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
- 1,495
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 49.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- SIDNEY STRINGER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anna Ford (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCoventry College
16 plus · Very close
Shaftesbury Coventry Extended Centre
Independent · Very close
Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Hillfields Nursery School
Nursery · 344m away
Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Secondary · 383m away
Southfields Primary School
Primary · 543m away
Barr's Hill School and Community College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Barr's Hill School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sidney Stringer Academy a selective school?
No. Sidney Stringer Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sidney Stringer Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sidney Stringer Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sidney Stringer Academy?
Sidney Stringer Academy currently has 1,495 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sidney Stringer Academy take?
Sidney Stringer Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sidney Stringer Academy?
Sidney Stringer Academy is in Coventry, CV1 5LY, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sidney Stringer Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sidney Stringer Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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