The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.70
Band 5Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 201 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
4% 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 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Rebecca Brindley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Coventry Road, Coleshill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, B46 3EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlythe School
Special school · Very close
Woodlands
Special school · Very close
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 790m away
Windy Arbor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
High Meadow Community School
Primary · 2.4km away
Coleshill Heath School
Primary · 2.5km away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Coleshill School a selective school?
No. The Coleshill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Coleshill School's Ofsted rating?
The Coleshill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Coleshill School?
The Coleshill School currently has 1,188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Coleshill School take?
The Coleshill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Coleshill School?
The Coleshill School is in Birmingham, B46 3EX, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Coleshill School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Coleshill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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