Coundon Court
93%
Capacity
1,878
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
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.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2016. The inspection found that behaviour and attitudes, as well as the quality of education, require improvement, though leadership and management, personal development, and sixth-form provision were all rated Good. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is -0.28, placing it below the Coventry local authority average of 0.07 and in the bottom 50 nationally. The Attainment 8 score is 42.8, and 63% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the picture is brighter: the school's value-added score of 0.26 is above average, with students achieving an average grade of B- per entry. The sixth form is a clear strength, and the school ranks 16th out of 21 secondary schools in Coventry by Progress 8.
Coundon Court offers a wide range of facilities including a theatre, sports hall, gymnasium, science labs, art studios, and a sixth form centre. It also has a chapel on site. The school provides support for a broad spectrum of special educational needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. However, the Parent View survey, based on 215 responses, reveals significant dissatisfaction: only 51% of parents would recommend the school, and just 31% agreed that SEND children receive the support they need. Concerns about behaviour and how complaints are handled were also prominent. Oversubscribed and with a large intake, this school suits families who value a comprehensive, all-through provision up to age 18 and are comfortable with a school that is actively working on improvement following its recent Ofsted judgement.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Northbrook Road, Coventry, Coventry, CV6 2AJ |
| Headteacher | Christopher Heal |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Number of Pupils | 1,878 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.5% |
| School Capacity | 1,878 / 2,025 (93% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.28)
2192nd of 3,141
Nationally
232nd of 371
In West Midlands
16th of 21
In Coventry
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less 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
36.8
'22/23
33.9
'23/24
35.1
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
2022/2341%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 280 pupils).
- FE college43%
- School sixth form (stay)41%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Sixth form college1%
- Employment1%
91% 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
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 100 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
14%
Russell Group
17%
Top-third HE
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)61%
- Employment25%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Not sustained4%
- Other education3%
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- Business Studies:Single41
- Biology30
- Chemistry22
- Mathematics19
- Psychology18
- Sociology18
- Economics17
- Geography17
- History12
- Government and Politics10
- Physics10
- Art and Design (Fine Art)9
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.
Ofsted Parent View
215 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
2025/26Oversubscribed298
449
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
187 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half 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 British52.0%
- Asian23.4%
- Mixed7.8%
- White (other)5.5%
- Black0.9%
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.
9
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
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 Coundon Court
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
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
Northbrook Road, Coventry
Coventry, CV6 2AJ
Journey to School
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