Caludon Castle School
105%
Capacity
1,514
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Caludon Castle School
Caludon Castle School was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in 2016, and an ungraded inspection in February 2024 confirmed the school remains Good. The single most informative exam metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.17, which means pupils here achieve nearly a fifth of a grade more per subject than the national average. That places the school comfortably above the Coventry local authority average of 0.07, and ranks it 11th out of 21 secondary schools in the area. In the West Midlands region, it sits in the top third of schools, and nationally it ranks in the upper half. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, though it was previously rated Outstanding in 2011. Leadership and management, as well as the sixth-form provision, were both judged Good in the 2016 inspection.
At GCSE, the school’s Attainment 8 score is 46.6, and 73.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, with 47.2% reaching grade 5 or above. The EBacc average point score is 3.92, and 24.7% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. Progress in maths is notably strong at 0.29, while English progress sits at 0.15. In the sixth form, the school has 162 students and a value-added score of 0.06, which is in line with the national average. The average points per entry is 32.82, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B- grade. The sixth form is rated Good by Ofsted, and 18.3% of students achieved AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects. Overall, the school’s progress banding is Average across both key stages.
The school is oversubscribed, with 581 applications for 240 places in 2025/26, and 223 of those offers went to first-preference applicants. Facilities include a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, theatre, music rooms, art studios, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include cricket, hockey, tennis, dance, basketball, and gymnastics, while clubs range from coding and drama to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Model UN. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With 19.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It suits families looking for a large, mixed secondary with a strong sixth form and a broad extracurricular offer, particularly those who value above-average academic progress in a well-resourced setting.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Axholme Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV2 5BD |
| Headteacher | Sarah Kenrick |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 1,514 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,514 / 1,445 (105% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.17)
1151st of 3,141
Nationally
116th of 371
In West Midlands
11th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.5
'22/23
33.5
'23/24
32.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2353%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 239 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)53%
- FE college30%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Employment3%
- Sixth form college1%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2355%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 148 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
22%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
2%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)55%
- Apprenticeship16%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained8%
- Other education3%
- Further education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology46
- Chemistry37
- Biology36
- Mathematics25
- English Literature22
- History19
- English Language and Literature17
- Sociology17
- Art and Design (Photography)14
- Religious Studies13
- Physics12
- Art and Design (Fine Art)11
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed240
581
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
248 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.5%
- Asian20.3%
- Mixed5.6%
- White (other)5.6%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
12
Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caludon Castle School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Axholme Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV2 5BD
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