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Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.6 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,495
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 79% nationally. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities, currently at 14%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a viable option for families in Coventry.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 40.1 | Bottom 21% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 177 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.1%
Asian Pakistani15.3%
Asian Other13.6%
Asian Bangladeshi13.0%
Asian Indian8.4%
White Other7.6%
White British5.6%
Other4.7%
Mixed Other3.1%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.41181, -1.50230 · CV1 5LY
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN136126
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Sidney Stringer Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sidney Stringer Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Sidney Stringer Academy a good school?
Sidney Stringer Academy scores 51.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Sidney Stringer Academy in GCSEs?
Sidney Stringer Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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