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Seva School

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

personHeadteacher Sukhjinder Sanghera

corporate_fareSEVAK EDUCATION TRUST LTD

location_onCoventry, CV2 2TB

language Visit Website phone 2477987619

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

630

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Attainment 8

44.4

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Coventry

#1,847 of 3,216 nationally

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Seva School is a Free schools secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Seva School is a free schools in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 4-16. It is part of SEVAK EDUCATION TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 702 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.4, placing the school #10 in Coventry and #1,847 of 3,216 nationally. 43.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #41 of 22 primaries in Coventry and #7,632 of 3,216 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 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

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

43.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.9%

Entering EBacc41.50%

EBacc APS4.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30.90%

EBacc APS3.96

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.95

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc87%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

70%

LA 57%

Reading84% LA 70%

Writing75% LA 67%

Maths88% LA 68%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

66%

LA 55%England 61%

Reading75% LA 68% · Eng 74%

Writing75% LA 67% · Eng 72%

Maths79% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

72%

LA 53%England 60%

Reading80% LA 65% · Eng 73%

Writing74% LA 66% · Eng 71%

Maths92% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.5

Read

LA -0.7

-1.3 to 2.4

0.6

Write

LA -0.8

-1.1 to 2.3

2.7

Maths

LA -0.2

1.0 to 4.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

80%

LA 61%England 65%

Reading88% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing84% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths90% LA 76% · Eng 79%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

110

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.5

Read

LA -0.5

-0.2 to 3.3

0.3

Write

LA -0.6

-1.3 to 1.9

1.6

Maths

LA 0.0

0.1 to 3.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

63%

LA 60%

Reading79% LA 70%

Writing74% LA 75%

Maths74% LA 72%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.7

Read

LA -0.4

-3.6 to 0.2

-1.9

Write

LA -0.9

-3.7 to -0.1

-0.6

Maths

LA -0.3

-2.4 to 1.2

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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13 October 2021

Inspection Report

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29 January 2020

Inspection Report

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15 January 2019

Inspection Report

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03 July 2018

Inspection Report

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27 February 2018

Inspection Report

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08 November 2017

Inspection Report

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13 June 2017

Inspection Report

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14 March 2017

Inspection Report

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21 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

8 Evaluations

2022-11-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-01-15

Special Measures S5 ReInspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-07-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-02-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-11-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-06-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-03-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-09-21

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

3.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 702 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	702	22	3.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	702	17	2.4%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	731	15	2.1%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	705	27	3.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	681	9	1.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	636	18	2.8%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	630	20	3.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	616	8	1.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	609	6	1.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	585	6	1.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	573	11	1.9%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	523	3	0.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	525	2	0.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	512	4	0.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	549	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	549	8	1.5%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	537	19	3.5%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	536	4	0.7%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	548	9	1.6%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	574	0	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	530	0	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	539	3	0.6%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	538	0	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	412	0	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	419	0	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	417	0	0.0%	3.1%

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.

Severe Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 10 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%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 agree43%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree33%

agree37%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

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

strongly agree46%

agree9%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

not applicable15%

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 agree41%

agree35%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree30%

disagree4%

strongly disagree7%

don't know9%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree39%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree50%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Sikh)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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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