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Finham Park School

Coventry, CV3 6EASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
+0.20
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
278 1st-choice / 270 places
Ranking
#1,077
of 3,141 nationally

About Finham Park School

Finham Park School is a large secondary in Coventry, with 1,705 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,750, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.5 per cent, which is below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a relatively less deprived intake than many of its Coventry peers. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 602 applications for 270 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.23 to one. Of those applicants, 278 put Finham Park as their first preference, and 238 of those received offers. That level of competition means families living further from the school gates will need to check the published admission criteria carefully. The school is non-denominational, with no religious character, and is mixed gender for pupils aged 11 to 18. David Bedford is the headteacher.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreen Lane, Coventry, Coventry, CV3 6EA
HeadteacherDavid Bedford
Local AuthorityCoventry
Number of Pupils1,705
Free School Meals (FSM)12.5%
School Capacity1,705 / 1,750 (97% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
GymnasiumTheatreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolArt StudiosLibraryDining HallSports HallScience LabsTennis CourtsICT SuiteChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

FootballRugbyNetballMartial ArtsCricketGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

DebateFilm ClubOrchestraCodingChessChoirModel United NationsGardeningEco ClubScience ClubYoung Enterprise

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: finhampark.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Finham Park School

Finham Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.