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Barr's Hill School
Radford Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU, Coventry
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.4 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,038
Capacity
901
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 69%, while 88% go on to higher education, including 27% to top-third universities. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 22% may be a consideration for parents seeking a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 46.7 | Top 45% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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 42% 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%. | 22% | 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%. | 17% | 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%. | 88% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British27.9%
White Other14.2%
Black African12.0%
Asian Pakistani10.4%
Asian Other8.4%
Asian Indian6.5%
Other6.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.41522, -1.51608 · CV1 4BU
School details
Local authorityCoventry
RegionWest Midlands
URN142339
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Barr's Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Barr's Hill School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is Barr's Hill School a good school?
Barr's Hill School scores 80.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Barr's Hill School in GCSEs?
Barr's Hill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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