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Grace Academy Coventry
Wigston Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2RH, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.3 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,022
Capacity
1,144
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.2, which places it in the top 64% of schools nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 29% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. Additionally, half of the students progress to university, though none enter top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing university pathways.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.2 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 18 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.8%
Black African24.3%
White Other11.7%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Other2.9%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Caribbean1.7%
Mixed Other1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.43799, -1.44546 · CV2 2RH
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN135335
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Grace Academy Coventry rated by Ofsted?
Grace Academy Coventry was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Grace Academy Coventry a good school?
Grace Academy Coventry scores 51.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Grace Academy Coventry in GCSEs?
Grace Academy Coventry achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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