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Coundon Court

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

personMr Christopher Heal

corporate_fareCOUNDON COURT

location_onCoventry, CV6 2AJ

language Visit Website phone 2476335121

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,880

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Coventry

#1,727 of 3,216 nationally

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Coundon Court is a Academy converter secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Coundon Court is an academy converter in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of COUNDON COURT. The school has approximately 1,878 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45, placing the school #9 in Coventry and #1,727 of 3,216 nationally. 38.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 57.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 20.4 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

Grade 5+ E&M

38.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.7%

Entering EBacc30.70%

EBacc APS3.95

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.90%

EBacc APS3.86

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.20

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc76%

EBacc APS4.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78%

EBacc APS4.44

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.2

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.87

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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)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

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

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

100

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.7%

Achieving A*–A26.4%

Achieving A*–B57.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate92.0%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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30 November 2021

Inspection Report

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22 November 2016

Inspection Report

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15 December 2014

Inspection Report

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23 September 2014

Inspection Report

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06 November 2013

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-03-28

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-11-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-09-23

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

18.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.9%(148 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 1,878 pupils. During this period, there were 355 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.9%, 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)	1,878	355	18.9%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,889	415	22.0%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,916	302	15.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,919	298	15.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,919	391	20.4%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,885	407	21.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,880	396	21.1%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,860	360	19.4%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,805	241	13.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,808	254	14.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,796	118	6.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,739	101	5.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,734	26	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,742	139	8.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,702	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,702	82	4.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,693	74	4.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,626	48	3.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,620	84	5.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,618	83	5.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,614	68	4.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,621	58	3.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,619	66	4.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,620	116	7.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,620	86	5.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,624	54	3.3%	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 95 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 64 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 60 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

32.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

22.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree5%

disagree42%

strongly disagree47%

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

agree16%

disagree37%

strongly disagree47%

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

strongly agree5%

agree5%

disagree11%

strongly disagree79%

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 agree16%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree42%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree11%

agree16%

disagree26%

strongly disagree42%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree11%

agree16%

disagree26%

strongly disagree42%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree11%

agree68%

disagree5%

don't know16%

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

strongly agree11%

agree47%

disagree26%

strongly disagree5%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

agree16%

disagree21%

strongly disagree58%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes16%

no84%

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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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