West Coventry Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tile Hill Lane Coventry West Midlands CV4 9PW |
| Phone | 02476426200 |
| Reference Number | 137209 |
West Coventry Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has recently transitioned into the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and is adapting to its new building. Under the leadership of headteacher Ana Neofitou, confidence among staff and pupils has rapidly improved, fostering a focus on inclusivity and ambition. Senior leaders are actively addressing previous gaps in the curriculum while maintaining high expectations for all students. Most pupils enjoy school and feel safe, supported by effective behaviour management and a wide range of personal development opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1300 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.23%
Girls: 51.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 114 | 218 |
| 8 | 111 | 115 | 226 |
| 9 | 127 | 111 | 238 |
| 10 | 110 | 119 | 229 |
| 11 | 114 | 109 | 223 |
| 12 | 33 | 63 | 96 |
| 13 | 28 | 42 | 70 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.2% |
| African | 12.2% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Tile Hill Wood School and Language College | |
| 30 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils and clear school values.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers and clear explanations of new ideas.
- Pupils receive good support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils in the sixth form serve as excellent role models and contribute positively to the school community.
- Good progress in learning despite previous gaps, particularly in the sixth form.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND remains low.
- Some gaps in pupils' knowledge due to weak curriculum planning in previous years.
- Pupils struggle to retain key information from earlier lessons, impacting their progression.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.89 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 119 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 97 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Hawthorn Lane, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9LB |
0.25 miles |
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Leigh Church of England Academy
Plants Hill Crescent, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9RQ |
0.36 miles |
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Limbrick Wood Primary School
Bush Close, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9QT |
0.63 miles |
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Templars Primary School
Templar Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9DA |
0.75 miles |
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Mount Nod Primary School
Greenleaf Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7BG |
0.81 miles |
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Eastern Green Junior School
Sutton Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7EG |
1 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Mount Nod Way, Mount Nod, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7GX |
1.04 miles |
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Park Hill Primary School
Lower Eastern Green Lane, Eastern Green, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7LR |
1.05 miles |
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Charter Academy
314 Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DW |
1.07 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Infant School
Church Lane, Eastern Green, St Andrew's Ce Infant School, Church Lane, Eastern Green, Coventry Cv5 7bx, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7BX |
1.21 miles |
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Allesley Hall Primary School
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9NG |
1.32 miles |
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St John's Church of England Academy
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9HZ |
1.49 miles |
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Whoberley Hall Primary School
Overdale Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8AJ |
1.55 miles |
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St Christopher Primary School
Allesley Old Road, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9JG |
1.76 miles |
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Allesley Primary School
Antrim Close, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9FY |
1.85 miles |
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Burton Green Church of England Academy
Hob Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 1QB |
2.13 miles |
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All Souls' Catholic Primary School
Abercorn Road, Chapelfields, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8ED |
2.19 miles |
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Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Lane, Berkswell, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7BJ |
2.23 miles |
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Kingsbury Academy
Kingsbury Road, Coundon, COVENTRY, West Midlands, CV6 1PJ |
2.27 miles |
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Cannon Park Primary School
Bransford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7PS |
2.31 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hereward College of Further Education
Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill Lane, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9SW |
0.53 miles |
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Finham Park 2
Torrington Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9WT |
0.83 miles |
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The National Mathematics and Science College
2 The Oaks, Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8JB |
1.24 miles |
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The Westwood Academy
Mitchell Avenue, Canley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
1.26 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
1.26 miles |
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Sherbourne Fields School
Rowington Close, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 1PR |
2.09 miles |
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Coundon Court
Northbrook Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2AJ |
2.62 miles |
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Heart of England School
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW |
2.75 miles |
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Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6BH |
2.81 miles |
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Bablake School
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2.96 miles |
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Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road, Coventry, CV4 7AB |
2.99 miles |
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Finham Park School
Green Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6EA |
3.03 miles |
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King Henry VIII School
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3.06 miles |
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Barr's Hill School
Radford Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4BU |
3.19 miles |
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Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AB |
3.23 miles |
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Cardinal Newman Catholic School
Sandpits Lane, Keresley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR |
3.45 miles |
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Coventry College
50 Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 5DG |
3.68 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Coventry
Stoney Stanton Rd, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 4FS |
3.68 miles |
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Sidney Stringer Academy
2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY |
3.72 miles |
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Mill House School
Old Hall Farm, Whitestitch Lane, Meriden, Warwickshire, CV7 7JE |
3.72 miles |