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Foxford Community School

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

personMrs Alison Gallagher

corporate_fareCASTLE PHOENIX TRUST

location_onCoventry, CV6 6BB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,056

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Coventry

#2,404 of 3,216 nationally

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Foxford Community School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Coventry, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Foxford Community School is an academy sponsor led in Coventry, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CASTLE PHOENIX TRUST. The school has approximately 1,060 pupils on roll, of whom 41% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41, placing the school #17 in Coventry and #2,404 of 3,216 nationally. 37.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 34.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.25 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 13.0 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

37.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.6%

Entering EBacc16.30%

EBacc APS3.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14.00%

EBacc APS3.05

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS2.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS3.42

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

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

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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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

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.1%

Achieving A*–A7.5%

Achieving A*–B34.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.3%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.53

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate97.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.20%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-06

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-05-17

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-07-03

None EIF

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

11.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(74 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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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 1,060 pupils. During this period, there were 121 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.4%, 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)	1,060	121	11.4%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,055	153	14.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,082	134	12.4%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,080	91	8.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,082	114	10.5%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,054	75	7.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,056	66	6.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,049	55	5.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,011	25	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,014	36	3.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,009	18	1.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,005	24	2.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,003	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	998	33	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,000	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,000	31	3.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	997	62	6.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,002	46	4.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,005	73	7.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,005	30	3.0%	3.8%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 55 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

64.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%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 agree18%

agree32%

disagree22%

strongly disagree18%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree22%

agree40%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree26%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree20%

not applicable14%

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

yes24%

no76%

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

strongly agree8%

agree8%

disagree42%

strongly disagree42%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree24%

strongly disagree4%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree26%

agree34%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree26%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree20%

agree66%

disagree8%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree18%

agree38%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know26%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree24%

disagree20%

strongly disagree12%

don't know22%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes52%

no48%

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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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