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: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 185 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,300
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 30.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Coventry
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Ana Neofitou (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Primary · 395m away
Leigh Church of England Academy
Primary · 574m away
Hereward College of Further Education
16 plus · 857m away
Limbrick Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Templars Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mount Nod Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Finham Park 2
Secondary · 1.3km away
Eastern Green Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is West Coventry Academy a selective school?
No. West Coventry Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Coventry Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Coventry Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Coventry Academy?
West Coventry Academy currently has 1,300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Coventry Academy take?
West Coventry Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Coventry Academy?
West Coventry Academy is in Coventry, CV4 9PW, in the Coventry local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Coventry Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, West Coventry Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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