The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.7
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 862
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 33.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- KENILWORTH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Sarah Hatch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Westwood School - A Technology College
Secondary · Very close
WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Secondary · Very close
The National Mathematics and Science College
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Charter Academy
Primary · 564m away
Finham Park 2
Secondary · 841m away
Templars Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hereward College of Further Education
16 plus · 1.3km away
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Westwood Academy a selective school?
No. The Westwood Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Westwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Westwood Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Westwood Academy?
The Westwood Academy currently has 862 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Westwood Academy take?
The Westwood Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Westwood Academy?
The Westwood Academy is in Coventry, CV4 8DY, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Westwood Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Westwood Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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