Corley Academy

Corley Academy demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in safeguarding, attendance, and inclusion for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has effectively improved its attendance rates over the last three years, and it creates a supportive environment where pupils thrive both academically and socially. Additionally, the school excels in personal development and provides tailored career guidance that prepares students for adulthood, reflecting an understanding of each pupil's individual needs. The positive culture, high staff morale, and strong community involvement further enhance the educational experience for students. However, there are areas that require attention, particularly in writing and foundational skills across the curriculum. While many pupils achieve well, there are minor inconsistencies in teaching practices that affect the overall quality of their work. The school is aware of these challenges and is committed to addressing them to enhance student outcomes further. Overall, the academy's transition from its previous status to an academy has strengthened its capabilities in supporting and educating its diverse pupil population.

Strengths

• Strong safeguarding culture ensuring pupils feel safe
• Highly effective attendance strategies leading to improved rates
• Deep understanding of pupils' SEND needs and tailored support
• A rich variety of enrichment activities promoting personal development
• Effective inclusion practices, particularly for pupils with autism
• Strong community engagement and partnerships enhancing learning opportunities
• Positive relationships between pupils and staff fostering a supportive environment

Areas for Improvement

• Minor inconsistencies in teaching writing and foundational skills

In 2024–25 pupils at Corley Academy attended 90.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.5% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.9% of pupils at Corley Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Corley Academy had 5.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.1% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Corley Academy had 168 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Corley Academy received £24,595 and spent £28,546 for each of its 162 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £110,000 (-£678 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of Thrive Education Partnership, income was £32,175 and spending £33,621 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Corley Academy is part of Thrive Education Partnership, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• The Warwickshire Academy Coventry
• Kingsbury Academy Coventry
• Baginton Fields Academy Coventry
• Kitts Green Academy Birmingham
• Calthorpe Academy Birmingham
• Mary Elliot Academy Walsall

What is Corley Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Corley Academy is Expected standard, from an inspection in March 2026.

When was Corley Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Corley Academy was last inspected in March 2026.

How many pupils does Corley Academy have?

Corley Academy has 168 pupils on roll.

What age range does Corley Academy cover?

Corley Academy for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are Corley Academy's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 14.7, and 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Corley Academy?

Corley Academy is at Church Lane, Corley, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 8AZ.