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Coundon Court

Coventry, CV6 2AJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2023
Progress 8
-0.28
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
187 1st-choice / 298 places
Ranking
#2,192
of 3,141 nationally

About Coundon Court

Coundon Court is a large mixed secondary school in Coventry with 1,878 pupils on roll, operating just below its official capacity of 2,025. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals stands at 24.5%, which is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 449 applications for 298 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.51, with 187 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite its size, Coundon Court remains a popular choice among Coventry families. The school has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Christopher Heal. It also operates a sixth form, offering continuity for students who wish to stay on after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorthbrook Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 2AJ
HeadteacherChristopher Heal
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,878
Free School Meals (FSM)24.5%
School Capacity1,878 / 2,025 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteArt StudiosTennis CourtsLibraryScience LabsTheatreSports HallGymnasiumSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsTennisRowingHockeyCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubDebateGardeningDramaEco ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghOrchestraChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: coundoncourt.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coundon Court

Coundon Court has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.