The Westwood Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Mitchell Avenue Canley Coventry West Midlands CV4 8DY |
| Phone | 02476467779 |
| Reference Number | 137225 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 915 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.79%
Girls: 47.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 91 | 178 |
| 8 | 97 | 82 | 179 |
| 9 | 108 | 78 | 186 |
| 10 | 85 | 62 | 147 |
| 11 | 74 | 76 | 150 |
| 12 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 13 | 16 | 26 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.9% |
| African | 10.8% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.9% |
| Indian | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2022-11-29 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-10-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-06-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-11-28 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2010-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-03-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-01-28 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.08 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.35 miles |
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Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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Leigh Church of England Academy
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1.04 miles |
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Cannon Park Primary School
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1.1 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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Limbrick Wood Primary School
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1.42 miles |
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Mount Nod Primary School
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1.51 miles |
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Whoberley Hall Primary School
Overdale Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 8AJ |
1.55 miles |
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St John's Church of England Academy
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9HZ |
1.68 miles |
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All Souls' Catholic Primary School
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1.74 miles |
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Allesley Hall Primary School
Winsford Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9NG |
1.75 miles |
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St Christopher Primary School
Allesley Old Road, Allesley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 9JG |
1.8 miles |
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Park Hill Primary School
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1.81 miles |
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Earlsdon Primary School
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1.83 miles |
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Hearsall Community Academy
Kingston Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6LR |
1.88 miles |
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Burton Green Church of England Academy
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1.92 miles |
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Stivichall Primary School
Coat of Arms Bridge Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6PY |
1.99 miles |
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Grange Farm Primary School
Dewsbury Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6NF |
2.22 miles |
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Eastern Green Junior School
Sutton Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 7EG |
2.22 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Mitchell Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8DY |
0 miles |
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The National Mathematics and Science College
2 The Oaks, Westwood Way, Coventry, CV4 8JB |
0.16 miles |
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Finham Park 2
Torrington Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9WT |
0.52 miles |
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Hereward College of Further Education
Bramston Crescent, Tile Hill Lane, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9SW |
0.84 miles |
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West Coventry Academy
Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9PW |
1.26 miles |
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Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School
Leasowes Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 6BH |
1.61 miles |
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Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road, Coventry, CV4 7AB |
1.73 miles |
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Finham Park School
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1.89 miles |
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Woodfield
Stoneleigh Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 7AB |
1.97 miles |
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2.29 miles |
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2.33 miles |
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2.63 miles |
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2.86 miles |
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2.95 miles |
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3.09 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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Coventry College
50 Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 5DG |
3.24 miles |
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Eden Girls' School, Coventry
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3.27 miles |
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Heart of England School
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7FW |
3.27 miles |
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Terry Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2BA |
3.37 miles |