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West Coventry Academy

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

personMrs Ana Neofitou

corporate_fareTHE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onCoventry, CV4 9PW

language Visit Website phone 2476426200

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,216

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Attainment 8

41.2

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Coventry

#2,374 of 3,216 nationally

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West Coventry Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

West Coventry Academy is an academy converter in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,300 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2, placing the school #16 in Coventry and #2,374 of 3,216 nationally. 33.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 31.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.11 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

33.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.5%

Entering EBacc32.40%

EBacc APS3.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.40%

EBacc APS3.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.68

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.9%

Achieving A*–A12.0%

Achieving A*–B31.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate87.7%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate78.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 September 2023

Inspection Report

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15 October 2019

Inspection Report

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10 July 2018

Inspection Report

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12 November 2014

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-09-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-15

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-07-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-09-30

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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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

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.0%(52 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 1,300 pupils. During this period, there were 70 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, 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)	1,300	70	5.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,302	49	3.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,269	70	5.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,236	63	5.1%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,220	88	7.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,212	61	5.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,216	28	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,185	26	2.2%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,114	47	4.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,089	30	2.8%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,106	75	6.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,113	73	6.6%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,117	18	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,132	124	11.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,136	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,136	73	6.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,142	99	8.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,154	68	5.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,147	77	6.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,161	60	5.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,196	39	3.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,192	51	4.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,196	65	5.4%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	851	65	7.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	857	143	16.7%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	861	70	8.1%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 121 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Visual Impairment 8 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

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

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree15%

agree60%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree19%

agree48%

disagree25%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree22%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable19%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree25%

agree35%

disagree20%

strongly disagree15%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree16%

agree54%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree61%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree21%

agree58%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree25%

agree66%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree25%

agree55%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree7%

agree63%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Eden Girls' School, Coventry

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