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George Eliot Academy

Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 4QPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 140 places
Ranking
#1,653
of 3,141 nationally

About George Eliot Academy

George Eliot Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 263 applications for 140 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those, 92 first-preference offers were made from 93 first-preference applications, indicating strong demand. The school does not publish a parent view survey, so direct feedback from families is limited, but the high number of applications suggests a solid reputation in the Nuneaton and Bedworth area. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher Homeira Zakary. It currently serves 848 pupils against a capacity of 950, leaving some room for growth. Over a third of students (36.1%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRaveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 4QP
HeadteacherHomeira Zakary
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Number of Pupils848
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity848 / 950 (89% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
ICT SuiteSwimming PoolTheatreArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfSports HallTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRugbyCricketGymnasticsBasketballSwimmingMartial ArtsAthleticsTennisRounders

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraDuke of EdinburghFilm ClubNewspaperModel United NationsScience Club

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

08:25 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

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

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