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Finham Park School

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

personMr Chris Bishop

corporate_fareFINHAM PARK MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onCoventry, CV3 6EA

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,648

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Attainment 8

55.7

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Coventry

#424 of 3,216 nationally

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Finham Park School is a Academy converter secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Finham Park School is an academy converter in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of FINHAM PARK MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,705 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.7, placing the school #2 in Coventry and #424 of 3,216 nationally. 61.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 32.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 31 A-level subjects. 47.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 22.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.02 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.6 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

61.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)32.9%

Entering EBacc79.70%

EBacc APS5.31

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc75.10%

EBacc APS4.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS5.42

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.78

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.92

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

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

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

174

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.1%

Achieving A*–A22.1%

Achieving A*–B47.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.0%

A-level subjects offered31

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

196

Retention rate96.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

147

Retention rate98.60%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

153

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 January 2025

Inspection Report

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20 January 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2025-01-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-01-20

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-12-08

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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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 1,705 pupils. During this period, there were 59 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below 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)	1,705	59	3.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,705	28	1.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,718	25	1.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,711	14	0.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,711	23	1.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,645	28	1.7%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,648	56	3.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,653	84	5.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,542	50	3.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,547	53	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,546	27	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,527	20	1.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,528	12	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,529	27	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,541	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,541	13	0.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,539	54	3.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,514	24	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,519	47	3.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,518	36	2.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,482	34	2.3%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,480	45	3.0%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,482	61	4.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,525	16	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,526	14	0.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,524	29	1.9%	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 128 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 72 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 61 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 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.

54.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

54.0%Positive

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

45.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree18%

disagree36%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree45%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree36%

disagree27%

strongly disagree36%

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.

strongly agree45%

agree18%

don't know36%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree27%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

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

strongly agree45%

agree55%

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

strongly agree64%

agree27%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree9%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes36%

no64%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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.

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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