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West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.6 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,300
Capacity
1,356
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 34% reach grade 5, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment. The school also has a university progression rate of 58%, though only 6% of students go on to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 20 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 58% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 81 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.2%
Black African12.2%
White Other5.6%
Asian Pakistani2.8%
Asian Indian2.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.40421, -1.58959 · CV4 9PW
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN137209
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewestcoventry.atlp.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is West Coventry Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Coventry Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 September 2023.
Is West Coventry Academy a good school?
West Coventry Academy scores 30.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 West Coventry Academy in GCSEs?
West Coventry Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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