George Eliot Academy
89%
Capacity
848
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
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.
Academically, George Eliot Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017. All inspected categories — quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management — were rated Good. In the 2023/24 exam results, the school’s Progress 8 score was -0.05, which is classed as Average and sits just below the Warwickshire local authority average of 0.02. The Attainment 8 score was 44.2, and 56.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths (the basics measure). The EBacc average point score was 3.81, with 24.5% of pupils entering the EBacc and 16.8% achieving it at grade 4 or above. Nationally, the school ranks in the 53rd percentile for Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of schools but comfortably within the middle tier.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, sports hall, tennis courts, and an ICT suite, alongside clubs such as Orchestra, Duke of Edinburgh, Film Club, and Model UN. Sports on offer include football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, and martial arts. SEND provision is comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate to severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Higham Lane School, 2.7 km away. George Eliot Academy suits families looking for a well-equipped, improving secondary with a broad extracurricular offer and strong local demand, particularly those who value a non-selective, inclusive environment.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton, Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 4QP |
| Headteacher | Homeira Zakary |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Number of Pupils | 848 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 36.1% |
| School Capacity | 848 / 950 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.05)
1653rd of 3,141
Nationally
163rd of 371
In West Midlands
4th of 8
In Nuneaton and Bedworth
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make similar progress to students nationally with the same starting point
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.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/239%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 145 pupils).
- FE college39%
- Sixth form college34%
- School sixth form (stay)9%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Employment4%
90% 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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed140
263
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
93 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% 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 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
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British73.2%
- Asian7.4%
- Mixed6.6%
- White (other)5.4%
- Black0.1%
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
6
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 George Eliot Academy
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
Raveloe Drive, Nuneaton
Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV11 4QP
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