Coventry College
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 50 Swanswell Street Coventry CV1 5DG |
| Reference Number | 130472 |
Coventry College has made significant strides since its previous inspection, improving its overall effectiveness to a good rating across several domains, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The college serves a diverse community with a student population of over 4,600, offering various vocational and technical courses that cater to different age groups and skill levels. The supportive environment provided by staff encourages learners to engage and excel in their studies, contributing positively to their local communities through various activities. However, some areas still require improvement, particularly in achieving higher outcomes in certain courses like T levels and enhancing resources for learners with high needs in cooking skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Feb 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2022 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Sep 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2012 | Reinspection |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Apr 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Reinspection |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Learners enjoy high levels of support and encouragement from staff.
- The college fosters a strong sense of community among diverse learners.
- Significant improvements were made in the quality of education since the previous inspection.
- Leaders have ambitious targets that support learner success in vocational education.
- Most teachers provide constructive feedback, helping learners improve over time.
- Collaboration with local employers ensures industry-relevant training and resources.
Areas for Improvement
- Some courses lack sufficient feedback, hindering student improvement.
- Achievement levels in a few courses, particularly T levels, need enhancement.
- Kitchen resources for learners on life skills courses are inadequate.
- Participation in enrichment activities is not consistently high across all subjects.
| Name | Distance |
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Sidney Stringer Primary Academy
Bath Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5GU |
0.07 miles |
|
Hillfields Nursery School
Clifton Street, Coventry, CV1 5GR |
0.17 miles |
|
St Mary and St Benedict Catholic Primary School
Leigh Street, Hillfields, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5HG |
0.29 miles |
|
John Gulson Primary School
George Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4HB |
0.33 miles |
|
Southfields Primary School
East Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LS |
0.46 miles |
|
Frederick Bird Academy
Swan Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4QQ |
0.68 miles |
|
St Osburg's Catholic Primary School
Upper Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4AP |
0.69 miles |
|
Broad Heath Community Primary School
Hanford Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5DP |
0.78 miles |
|
Radford Primary Academy
Lawrence Saunders Road, Radford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1HD |
0.84 miles |
|
Gosford Park Primary School
Humber Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2SF |
0.87 miles |
|
Spon Gate Primary School
Upper Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BQ |
0.9 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Strathmore Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2AF |
0.91 miles |
|
Moseley Primary School
Moseley Avenue, Coundon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1AB |
0.98 miles |
|
Stanton Bridge Primary School
Oliver Street, Foleshill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5TY |
1 miles |
|
Stoke Primary School
Briton Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4LF |
1.01 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Brays Lane, Stoke, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4DW |
1.04 miles |
|
Stoke Heath Primary School
Heath Crescent, Heath Crescent, Stoke Heath, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4PR |
1.04 miles |
|
Joseph Cash Primary School
Owenford Road, Radford, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 3FS |
1.07 miles |
|
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
St Elizabeth's Road, Foleshill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5BX |
1.12 miles |
|
Lote Tree Primary School
643 Foleshill Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5JQ |
1.28 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Stoney Stanton Rd, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4FS |
0.09 miles |
|
Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY |
0.15 miles |
|
Barr's Hill School
Radford Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU |
0.53 miles |
|
Bablake School
|
0.74 miles |
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Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College
Terry Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA |
1.1 miles |
|
King Henry VIII School
|
1.12 miles |
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Pattison College
90 Binley Road, Coventry, CV3 1FQ |
1.18 miles |
|
Park View
9 Stoke Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 1FP |
1.21 miles |
|
Stoke Park School
Dane Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 4JW |
1.23 miles |
|
Lyng Hall School
Blackberry Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 3JS |
1.59 miles |
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Sherbourne Fields School
Rowington Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1PR |
1.92 miles |
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Coundon Court
Northbrook Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AJ |
2.01 miles |
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Meadow Park School
Abbey Road, Whitley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4BD |
2.03 miles |
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Caludon Castle School
Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 5BD |
2.17 miles |
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Ernesford Grange Community Academy
Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2QD |
2.28 miles |
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Riverbank School
Princethorpe Way, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2QD |
2.28 miles |
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Finham Park School
Green Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA |
2.4 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR |
2.41 miles |
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Baginton Fields Academy
Sedgemoor Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4EA |
2.54 miles |
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Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School
Potters Green Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2AJ |
2.64 miles |