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Heart of England School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Gethyn Bennett (Principal)

corporate_fareHEART OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

location_onCoventry, CV7 7FW

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Ofsted

No Judgement

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,245

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Attainment 8

44.3

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Solihull

#2,178 of 4,024 nationally

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Heart of England School is a Academy converter secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18.

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School Summary

Heart of England School is an academy converter in Coventry, Solihull, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HEART OF ENGLAND SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,185 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing the school #10 in Solihull and #2,178 of 4,024 nationally. 42.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 40.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.6% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 22.6% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #601 nationally), out of 52.3% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is No Judgement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

44.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

42.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

65.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.0%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)58.90%

Triple Science Entry22.80%

EBacc Slot Score12.8 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

47.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

46.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

71.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.6%

Entering EBacc64.30%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

48.70%

Entering EBacc42.50%

EBacc APS4

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.34

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.33

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.35

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

92.2%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83.9%

Apprenticeships6.2%

Employment2.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.5%

Achieving A*–A13.6%

Achieving A*–B40.9%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.1%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.50%

Post-18 Destinations 93% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 52.3%

handshake Apprenticeships 10.5%

work Employment 27.9%

Not sustained / NEET4.7%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.90%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)90.3% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 59.1%

stars Top-Third Universities 22.6%

handshake Apprenticeships 4.3%

work Employment 26.9%

Not sustained / NEET7.5%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.6%

Post-18 Destinations 88.4% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 69.8%

handshake Apprenticeships 5.8%

work Employment 11.6%

Not sustained / NEET8.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#2,028 / 4,024	#8	#2,178	#1	—	#601	#1,599
2025	#1,500 / 3,948	#9	#1,559	#1	#469	#601	#1,599
2024	#1,347 / 4,450	#8	#1,817	#1,631	#1,104	#601	#1,599
2023	#1,743 / 4,321	#8	#2,088	#1,960	—	—	#1,093
2022	#1,357 / 4,199	#7	#1,316	#1,458	—	—	#489
2019	#1,068 / 2,711	#5	#868	#1,325	—	—	—
2018	#1,118 / 2,537	#5	#841	#1,513	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 May 2024

Inspection Report

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09 October 2018

Inspection Report

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13 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-10-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2013-11-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2008-09-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.5%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.9%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,216 pupils. During this period, there were 103 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.5%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,216	103	8.5%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,214	93	7.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,224	89	7.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,232	57	4.6%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,224	89	7.3%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,239	92	7.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,245	82	6.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,238	49	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,244	81	6.5%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,257	57	4.5%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,265	79	6.2%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,248	69	5.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,255	14	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,256	44	3.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,220	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,220	12	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,222	12	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,204	6	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,213	6	0.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,227	5	0.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,199	10	0.8%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,200	5	0.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,205	13	1.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,217	11	0.9%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,228	32	2.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,226	37	3.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 96 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 79 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree41%

disagree28%

strongly disagree18%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree16%

agree46%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree28%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree11%

agree20%

disagree31%

strongly disagree35%

Don't know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree46%

disagree21%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree54%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree59%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree53%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree38%

disagree25%

strongly disagree11%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes59%

no41%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Peter's Catholic School

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