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Barr's Hill School

Coventry, CV1 4BUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2024
Progress 8
+0.47
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
232 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#535 of 3,141 nationally

About Barr's Hill School

Barr's Hill School is clearly a popular choice among Coventry families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 657 applications for just 180 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.65. Of those, 232 families put it as their first preference, and 157 of those received offers. That level of demand suggests strong word-of-mouth among parents, though no official parent satisfaction survey data is available in the school's records. The school is led by headteacher Emma Martin and is a mixed, non-religious secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18. It's also one of only three schools in Coventry rated Outstanding by Ofsted, which no doubt adds to its appeal. With 43.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community, and its capacity of 901 is currently exceeded by a roll of 1,038, meaning it's operating above its official limit.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRadford Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV1 4BU
HeadteacherEmma Martin
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,038
Free School Meals (FSM)43.4%
School Capacity1,038 / 901 (115% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Science LabsTennis CourtsSwimming PoolICT SuiteGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

DanceGymnasticsMartial ArtsRoundersCricketRugbyTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaArt ClubOrchestraChoirScience ClubDebateBook ClubEco ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: barrshill.coventry.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Barr's Hill School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.