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Heart of England School
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.9 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,216
Capacity
1,365
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 43% of schools nationally. A strong 72% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, indicating effective preparation for higher education. However, while the EBacc entry rate is commendable at 64%, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining higher grades, as only 47% achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 13 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.0 | Top 43% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 47% | Top 43% 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%. | 64% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 86 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
Black African1.2%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.38613, -1.64759 · CV7 7FW
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN136909
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heart-england.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heart of England School rated by Ofsted?
Heart of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 November 2013.
Is Heart of England School a good school?
Heart of England School scores 80.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Heart of England School in GCSEs?
Heart of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.0. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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